Five Tigard mayors (l to r): Thomas Brian (1987-88), Craig Dirksen (2004-2012), John L. Cook (2013-18), John E. Cook (1984-86) and Gerald Edwards (1989-94).

Mayor John L. Cook: ‘It was important to get involved in everything’

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John L. Cook, who is retiring at the end of the year after serving as Tigard’s mayor for six years, knew he wanted to...

Kathy Norris Crochets over 200 Blankets for Veterans

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  Kathy Norris started crocheting blankets called afghans for Military Veterans over nine years ago. For one lap blanket, it takes her 72 hours...

Medicare: Getting your money’s worth

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Thankfully, all of the political ads are over for this year and on December 7th, most of the ads regarding Medicare Insurance will end...

Food Variety For Your Cats & Dogs: Is It The “Spice of Life”?

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If you have a dog or cat, it’s likely that you have heard somewhere that once you find a food that works for your...

Diabetes in Cats and Dogs

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Learning your dog or cat has diabetes can be overwhelming. The learning curve is steep and there is often a sense of urgency, particularly...

Shelter at Last!

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After a long wait, students at Mary Woodward Elementary finally parked their bikes under new covered parking last month.  The two structures were built...

Tips to Reduce OR Eliminate Heel Pain

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By Dr. William F. Faddock, DPM and Sylvia Doctor, Board Certified Pedorthist If you wake up in the morning, step out of bed and feel...

More Than Lupus helping this Holiday Season

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By  Kelli Roseta, More Than Lupus “The marvelous richness of human experience would lose something of rewarding joy if there were no limitations to overcome....

Be A Hunger Hero: Volunteers Needed at Bethlehem House of Bread

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For many, December signals a time of reflection and an opportunity to look ahead to the New Year. If you’ve been looking for a...

‘Tis the Season of Colds and Flu

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Winter brings the season of candy canes, holiday music, evergreen and sparkling lights.  Unfortunately it also brings the season of colds and flu. We...