Code Orange: The Appearance of Summerween
I received my first notice of a “Code Orange” weeks ago. For those who are unfamiliar, the first sighting of Halloween or Autumn decorations...
Tualatin Police K-9 Tony Retires
The Tualatin Police Department and the City of Tualatin recently celebrated a remarkable career while also looking to the future of its K-9 team....
Local Developer and City Officials Search for a Path to Preserve...
The developer behind a forthcoming housing complex says he’s hit a snag with the city over sidewalk placement that could compromise a mature stand...
First-ever Microscopy Technician Training Program class graduates at Lam Research
A small graduation ceremony held on the Lam Research campus in Tualatin on June 7 had big implications for the high-tech sector, which is...
Tualatin’s Downtown Core Area
Last week I met with Tualatin’s new Urban Renewal/Economic Development Manager Sidaro (Sid) Sin and Michele Reeves, an urban strategist consultant with Civilis Consultants,...
Fourth Graders Experience Early Tualatin History
Fourth graders from Tualatin and Bridgeport Elementary Schools “lived history” for several hours last month thanks to hands-on activities about life before electricity and...
City Council Approves Funding to Continue Meal Services for Seniors
Tualatin City Council last month committed $40,000 to continue providing lunches two days a week at the Juanita Pohl Center after its longtime provider,...
Former Tualatin City Manager Dies
Steven Wheeler May 25, 1952 – May 27, 2025
Steve Wheeler was born in Pomona, California in 1952, the son of Stanton and Mary...
Visual Story Telling in the Artwork of Rebecca Lockwood at the...
What makes art interesting? What is engagement all about? It is a conversation that artists have with themselves and other artists. It’s what the...
Aging in Place July 2025
The May column of Aging in Place asked the question: Is Tualatin an age-friendly city? We laid out the criteria and asked for your...
Baby, You’re a Flowerwork
There are very few experiences that can compare to a professional fireworks display. In just 15-25 minutes, an everlasting impression can be made (both...
Tualatin CIO President’s Report
Tualatin Downtown – Your Ideas Matter
You are invited
On Thursday, September 25, the Commercial CIO (CCIO) is hosting a Zoom call at 3:30 pm to...
Motive Theatrics Bring Community Theater to Tigard Grange
Motive Theatrics just concluded its first main stage production of Peter Pan, featuring adult actors and youth actors from many area schools. Ten shows...
Mask & Mirror Community Theatre hosts Abraham Lincoln and Barbara Bush
On August 23, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Mask and Mirror Community Theater will host special guests Abraham Lincoln and Barbara Bush in...
Celebrate Music & Community at the Tualatin Valley Pride Concert in...
Get ready to celebrate Pride in a big way! The Tualatin Valley Pride Concert in the Park will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025,...
Everything is coming up Roses…
Our very own Tualatin High School’s marching band was awarded the Band Sweepstakes Award (Best Band in Parade) title at the 117th Grand Floral...
Tualatin basketball programs get in work over summer
While school was out, both the Tualatin girls and boys basketball teams were putting in work over the last month, both in and out...
Willamette Aerostat Society launches nation’s first hot air balloon rental program
Local hot air balloon aficionados have piloted a program designed to lift newcomers into the wild blue yonder without the financial sandbags that often...
Tualatin’s Economic Forecast
When I went to the Key Leaders Breakfast on May 29th at the Tualatin Country Club it was a dark and gloomy morning. When...
Tualatin Comes Alive at ¡Viva Tualatin! A Festival of Culture, Food,...
Tualatin is set to come alive with vibrant colors, lively music, and a celebration of diverse cultures at the annual Viva Tualatin event. This...
































