Rachel Kazmierski, Mayor

King City Mayor’s Corner: June 2026

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As spring continues to move quickly into summertime, I look around with excitement at all the developments that I see in King City. We continue...
Oil prices have doubled since February and retail gas prices are up 10% in the last three months. Oregon economists said this is greatly impacting the state's economic forecast and creating a "new economic reality."

Iran war, skyrocketing fuel prices battering Oregon’s economic forecast

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Oregon’s top economists said oil prices had created a “new economic reality” to grapple with, including rising inflation and poor labor market conditions Oil prices...
Diane Bonica, who retired from teaching kindergarten in 2014, shows elements of packages she is giving to that year’s class of students as they now graduate from high school. It is her last of 28 years of fulfilling her annual gift tradition.

Retired kindergarten teacher completes ‘work of love’

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When Aubrey Bailey graduates from Tigard High School on June 5, she will be among the last batch of students to receive a collection...
Oregon license plate options are pictured.

Oregon DMV reviews use of undercover license plates for federal agents in wake of...

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The internal inquiry comes as the Trump administration has threatened to sue states that withhold undercover license plates for federal agents Oregon transportation officials say...
TriMet bus in Portland, Oregon

Oregon voters overwhelmingly rejecting hikes to gas tax and vehicle fees

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More than 80% of Oregon voters were opposing Measure 120, according to initial 2026 primary election results Oregonians are on track to overwhelmingly reject hikes to the...
Oregonians have until 8 p.m. May 19 to drop off their ballots at one of Oregon's official ballot drop sites.

About 12% of Oregon voters have cast ballots week ahead of primary election

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Oregon’s most populous county has lowest voter turnout one week before election, likely because of ranked voting system, expert says Oregon election officials have received...
Water levels in Lake Mead have fallen as the Colorado River dwindles, threatening the water supply for cities and farmers in the West.

As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages

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From the Rockies to the Cascades to the Sierra Nevada, mountainsides across the West are sparsely covered by the snow that usually blankets the...
A sidewalk in Tigard is partially blocked by a collection of personal items and camping gear, including multiple blue tarps and a portable toilet in the background. A person and a dog are visible amidst the belongings.

City cracks down on ‘camp materials’ in city rights-of-way

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The city of Tigard has further honed rules allowing people to camp on designated city property by barring them from storing camping supplies on...
A graphic showing the staffing reductions for Tigard Tualatin School District showing a $3.6 million reduction in staffing costs.

“We did our best,” Tigard Tualatin School District shrinks staff amid budget shortfall

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Tigard and Tualatin School District board members voted to reduce their force amid declining enrollment and a potential $7 million funding shortfall. At their meeting...
NW Senior Theatre Performers dancing

Senior Theatre Stages Musical Tribute to Families 

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What do Willie Nelson, Paul Lynde and Pinkfong have in common? They’ll all get their due at Rise Church from May 6-9. Nelson’s “Mama, Don’t...