Tualatin Life

The decades that spanned the first part of the 20th century brought dramatic changes to America, as well as to other parts of the world. Henry Ford’s Model...

Have you ever noticed how creative,whimsical, and playful the playgrounds are in Tualatin’s parks? With spring just a month away, let’s take a look at these playful...

I have lived in Tualatin for 12 nearly years. I am an RN and work for Kaiser Permanente in their Geriatric and Long Term Care department. Prior...

On the morning of November 19th Portland Police Officer and Tualatin resident Paul Meyer was riding an ATV, finishing up a training exercise with fellow Portland Police Bureau...

As the City preens itself to celebrate the one hundred years since incorporation, let us examine what the area looked like one century ago. There were two hubs...

As I write this, in January 2013, it is a chilly 36 degrees in Tualatin. There are many rainy and gray days ahead for us this...

2013 is certainly in full swing. We are wrapping up months of work including the Transportation System Plan, Linking Tualatin, and Basalt Creek Transportation Refinement Plan. Continuing is the SW Corridor...

For years there’s been the unanswered question of “Why did the chicken cross the road?” Maybe another unanswered question is “Why do people want...

We are so grateful to the amazing team at Islands Tanning and their  customers. Owner, Jon Guyette read Jake’s story in the September issue of Tualatin Life and immediately wanted to help....

In 1912 a group of gentlemen from the Portland Concordia Club first leased and then purchased around 100 acres of beautiful rolling countryside along the banks of...

On December 7th, 1941, Japan shocked America and the world with a surprise attack at Pearl Harbor on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. Tualatin resident Albert Montague was...

In an earlier issue of Tualatin Life, there was an article about a project I’ve sponsored to photograph and interview inspirational women who could...

On December 7th, 1941, Japan shocked America and the world with a surprise attack at Pearl Harbor on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. Tualatin...

When called for a scheduled event, Patriot Guard Riders come from everywhere; each proudly carrying an American flag. They follow in the tradition of...

Our well-known Sunset Highway, traveled daily by thousands, carries that name in honor of a famous National Guard division that has its roots in Oregon. A documentary featuring...

Through the years, when the call came to serve our country on foreign ground, Tualatin has always sent its share of young manhood. When the Great War...

Do you care about your neighborhood and the welfare of the people around you? Are you organized and energetic? This might be your calling! Tualatin Police want to...

Each month Tualatin Life features articles that promote community members who need support in one form or another. Two months ago our story about...

Jennifer Vranizan is home from the hospital, having  successfully completed her stem cell transplant. She is home resting, the procedure having pretty much wiped her out. But, with each...

Thank you all for the generosity and kindness that you have shown Jennifer Vranizan. We received over 70 cards and phone calls offering help.  Each of you have made Jennifer’s financial struggle a bit easier. Just like you, last August I didn’t...