Tualatin Rotary Supports Peace Corps in Costa Rica

Tualatin Peace Corps

Tualatin Rotary teamed up with Peace Corps to support a literacy project in Costa Rica. A donation of $500 was made to start building a library at the grade school in the village of Colonia la Libertad, in Alajuela province, Costa Rica. Andrea Welsh, 2005 Tualatin High School graduate/2009 U of O graduate, is a [...]

The “Artist” Rachel Konty

Artist Rachel Konty

A photographer from Greek φωτός (photos), meaning “light”, and γράφω (graphos), meaning “written.” Rachel Konty is this and more. The more, in my eyes, an artist, and truly human. You may know this artist or you may not yet, but I know for certain, this is someone you will want to know in your lifetime. [...]

The Journey to Achieving a Black Belt

Allan and Sarah

All of us have set goals for ourselves at some point in our lives and some of them are big ones, like earning a college degree, or scaling a mountain, or even cleaning out the garage. Three years ago, two Tualatin residents set a pretty big goal for themselves – to earn their black belt [...]

Local Stroller Strides Shows New Moms Baby Steps that Can Result in New Year’s Resolution Success

Stroller Strides

It’s that time again when we bid farewell to habits of old and promise to do bigger and better things in the New Year. If you are like many new moms across the country, you likely have aspirations for a speedy return to your skinny jeans or keeping daily stress at bay but aren’t sure [...]

Tualatin Patriot “Al” Turner Passes Away

Al Turner

Tualatin has lost a great patriot. Albert “Al” Turner passed away on December 19. He was a highly decorated World War II veteran. His medals include ex-POW, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, combat medic, WWII victory, European Theatre, Presidential Unit Citation, Jubilee of Victory (from the French government), Good Conduct and honorable discharge (known as the [...]