Tigard High School Takes You to Funkytown
This November, everyone’s favorite ogre hits to the local stage. Relive the adventures of Shrek, his sidekick Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad and everybody’s...
Book Bingeing: Whiskey When We’re Dry by John Larison
In 1885 17-year-old Jessalyn Harney lives on a homestead in the Midwest with her kind-hearted yet alcoholic father. Her mother died in childbirth, and...
Pet Talk: ‘Tis the Season to be Great
It’s hard to believe that we’re nearing the end of 2019 already! In this month of Thanksgiving, it’s a great time to reflect on...
Acupuncture for Pets
Sometimes the key to helping a pet is to ask the pet to help themselves! Acupuncture is a therapy used to stimulate the body...
The Elusive Spotted Owl in Tigard: Update
Last month, my column featured a Northern Spotted Owl my wife Beth and I spotted while walking our dogs (The Elusive Spotted Owl in...
King City Awaits Results of Police and Public Safety Measure
King City voters have faithfully approved five-year local option levies twice in the past to support police services, and another levy for police services...
Responding to Crises in Our Community
During a recent shift, Lieutenant Mike Eskew responded to a couple of intense calls. In one incident, he found a man passed out, lying...
Hospice, A Gift to Aging in Place
In August, my father was diagnosed as terminal with a large abscess on his heart valve, upon which the hospital offered the option of...
Mayor’s Corner: Walkable. Healthy. Inclusive
In 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge swept the globe, Frozen became the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, and the City of Tigard started...
New season, new color for Main Street’s hazelnut sculptures
The weather is changing and with the leaves turning colors the well-known hazelnut bud sculptures on Main Street have transformed from pink to green....




























