The Tualatin Light Parades Returns This December!
The City of Tualatin’s Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back the popular Light Parades this December 6, 7, and 8! Festively decorated vehicles,...
Mass Deportation of Undocumented Workers
Last month I mentioned that elections have consequences, and one that will have a massive impact to the world of employment is the mass...
The North Pole is not as Far as You Think
“Saint” Nick Hamilton lives in Tualatin with Mrs. Claus and their two elves. His great-grandfather was Santa for the Newberg Fire Department, and from...
Dressing for the Occasion
It got cold quickly. A sudden drop in temperatures followed by the onslaught of rainy weather was the first push towards what I consider...
Veteran’s Plaza Brick Program
The City of Tualatin is implementing a brick engraving program as part of the ongoing Veterans Plaza upgrade. The Parks & Recreation Master Plan,...
Council Corner December 2024
Tualatin 2030 Vision
I want to take a moment to recognize that change can cause uncertainty. Uncertainty may lead to fear and anxiety. During this...
Scouts BSA Christmas Tree Recycling
Scouting America Troop 530 will offer their annual Christmas Tree recycling on Saturday, December 28, 2024, and Saturday, January 4, 2025. We can not...
2025 Individual Health Insurance – Time to Renew Your Coverage
Open Enrollment for the purchase of qualified individual/family health insurance will run from November 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025. If you enroll in...
Cold Weather, Cozy Pets
With temperatures dropping and the holidays in clear sight, keeping our pets warm and comfortable is the greatest gift of all. For some of...
Aging in Place December 2024
The holiday season is upon us, and for many of us, it is a time for thankfulness and gratitude. It is also a time...
Mask & Mirror Community Theatre presents Fiction
The twice-yearly, edgier UnMasked offerings from Mask & Mirror Community Theatre continue with Steven Dietz’s “Fiction” opening January 17 at the theater’s new venue...
NEW Wellness & Longevity Classes at the Juanita Pohl Center
Regular exercise has been shown to help boost energy, maintain independence and manage illness and pain. However, it’s not just about adding years to...
Roy Rogers leaves his mark after 40 years as Washington County...
The end of an era is coming to Washington County in 2025: Roy Rogers, former three-term Tualatin mayor and a county commissioner representing District...
Regatta Regular Shatters Pumpkin Rowing World Record
It’s official: Gary Kristensen now holds the world record for the longest journey by pumpkin boat.
Kristensen, who is a West Coast Pumpkin Regatta regular...
Regatta Run Raises $60K+ for Tualatin’s Youth
Neither foggy skies nor threat of rain kept runners, walkers, and strollers away from the 2024 Regatta Run, held on October 20.
More than 750...
Tualatin’s Winona Grange Hosts Free Harvest Festival
Winona Grange holds its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Grange Hall, 8340 SW Seneca St. ...
The Giant Pumpkins Return to Tualatin!
Autumn is upon us, and that means one thing—it’s almost time for the highly anticipated West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta! This quirky, beloved event,...
Wrapping up a Solid Year
2024 is quickly coming to an end. It was a pivotal year on many levels, recovering quite nicely from an incredibly shaky economy in...
A Cinderella Moment
There are certain times in a lifetime when a gathering is called for. Family and friends come together for a celebration. Weddings, baby showers,...
Have You Checked the Mail? Time to Review Your Medicare Coverage
By now, you should have received the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) from your Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug plan. It’s important for you...
