Tigard Life

Business was brought to a standstill after COVID-19 struck in mid-March. It was only until June 1, when Washington County entered Phase 1 and many of these shuttered establishments could reopen with modifications. Nonetheless, two...

A difficult business environment for pharmacies and the new Oregon Gross Receipts Tax, passed last year and made effective Jan. 1 of this year, which taxes businesses on their gross receipts, whether or not...

It’s that time of year again. When the leaves begin to change color, pumpkins come fresh off the patch and Halloween is right around the corner. So bust out those festive costumes and prepare...

If there’s one universal fact of life, it’s that no one likes being stuck in traffic.  Some, however, choose to deal with this by speeding or otherwise engaging in dangerous driving. Tigard is no exception,...

The area between the Tualatin River and Beef Bend Road west of King City has a long history. Mike Meyer’s great-great-grandfather purchased 40 acres along the river in 1881, and Mike and his family...

After three months of debate, Tigard City Councilors finally approved the creation of an advisory board to oversee the City’s police department standards and practices.  Councilors unanimously approved creation of the Tigard Public Safety Advisory...

Literally every business sector, including indoor public and private recreational facilities and gyms have been required to socially distance and take protective actions against the virus. The pandemic has forever changed the way we...

Now that fall has officially begun, Halloween is around the corner, and holiday baking is in our future, I’d like to remind pet  owners about the dangers of cats and dogs ingesting chocolate. We...

Choosing a pet food can seem like a daunting task with advice coming from so many people and places. It’s easy to get lost in the options: homemade, raw, grain-free, etc.  Here are a...

Sukkot is a week-long Jewish holiday typically filled with community events and family parties, alongside traditional rituals. On account of COVID-19, however, the possibility of celebrating in 2020 seemed shuttered. As communities are separated in...