LUBA rules in favor of King City over Kingston Terrace development
The Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) on Feb. 14 ruled against an appeal by petitioner Mike Meyer of the King City City Council’s decision to adopt the Kingston Terrace Master Plan and incorporate...
City Eyes Renewable Energy Generation Microgrid for Library Upgrades
Plans for a $4 million solar capture, storage, and generator system at the Tigard Library could put the city at the forefront of emerging microgrid technology, enabling the building to one day power itself...
Mask and Mirror Community Theatre continues 13th season with Inherit the Wind
Mask and Mirror Community Theatre will continue its 13th season March 1 with Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee’s dramatized depiction of the 1925 Scopes “monkey” trial, Inherit the Wind. Directed by Aaron Morrow...
Shedding Light on Arthritis: Recognizing and Managing Joint Pain in Dogs and Cats
As a local veterinarian, it’s crucial to shed light on a common yet often overlooked condition affecting furry companions in our community: arthritis. While it’s more obvious to notice in dogs, arthritis is also...
Upcoming Programs at Tigard Library
What will you do this Spring at Tigard Public Library? You can ask for advice from the Teen Library Council, laugh and learn in our seven storytimes per week, or use mindfulness to get...
Now Playing! February 2024
It’s February, and the Oscars are just around the corner. This month’s selections feature one of the top contenders for best picture: Killers of the Flower Moon. Martin Scorsese’s latest is based upon a...
Our Heart vs Stress Unchecked
We’ve made the connection since ancient times that the heart is the keeper of our emotions, but I’m not sure we realized how right we were. Discussions around heart health tend to focus (hopefully!)...
Volunteers Needed at Bethlehem House of Bread
If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to get involved in your community, we’d love your helping hands at Bethlehem House of Bread, a food pantry in Tigard.
By giving a few hours of...
Peter Huhtala seeks County Commissioner seat
Washington County Board of Commissioners candidate Peter Huhtala comes to the race with a platform of smart growth, conservation, light rail expansion, and addressing Oregon’s growing drug crisis.
The former Clatsop County Commissioner announced his...
Mayor’s Corner February 2024
As the mom of a toddler, I know firsthand the awe of Elmo. Recently, Elmo, a beloved character on Sesame Street, posted a question online - How is everyone doing? A simple question that...