WA and Oregon scale back I-5 bridge ambitions as cost balloons...
The price tag for a new Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River, linking Washington and Oregon, has doubled to $14.4 billion and the...
Deadly fungal disease that attacks bats detected for first time in...
Oregon was one of about a dozen states that have avoided the disease and the fungus that causes it since it first showed up...
Journalists, Oregon publishers call on governor to veto bill changing public...
A bill meant to create clarity about what public officials can call and text about outside of public meetings is creating more confusion, press...
Oregon gas tax opponents file another lawsuit in federal court
Filing comes less than a week after a Marion County judge ruled the gas tax question will remain on May ballot
Opponents of gas tax...
Tualatin boys cap improbable comeback to win state title
Any kid picking up a basketball has counted down and heaved a last-second, would-be game-winning shot to win an imaginary title.
On Saturday, Tualatin’s Pat...
Stafford Road resistance continues to raise issue with imminent PGE power...
Stafford Road residents still hope for a hold up on a controversial power line project, a month before construction starts.
January and February were busy...
Tualatin mayor upbeat about TriMet talks on transit cuts
Over more than a month of give-and-take discussions, the city of Tualatin and TriMet, the regional transit service, have collaborated to narrow the gap...
What Recession?
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of going to the Tualatin Chamber’s 2026 State and National Economic Outlook presentation at Tualatin Country...
Birders Flock to Wildlife Refuge for Weekend Blitz
Local birders scoured the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, Feb. 15, with beanies and binoculars.
“The Cornell Lab of Ornithology runs several citizen...
Tualatin CIO President’s Report: What’s in Your Go-Bag?
Tualatin’s Community Involvement Organizations (CIOs) support CERT training. Why? Nearly every day, the news reminds us how quickly life can change. Firestorms, severe wind...
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Makes Its Tigard Debut
The bustling energy of Fogo de Chão is apparent the moment you walk through the door. We were greeted by enthusiastic and attentive hosts,...
2026 Retirement Planning Highlights
If you’re nearing retirement—or already there—2026 isn’t just another year on the calendar. It’s a pivotal moment when the decisions you make about taxes,...
Aging in Place: Connection Matters
Some folks, like my fellow columnist Susan Noack, are deeply woven into the fabric of the community. Susan leads the Aging Task Force and...
Save the Date for Bulky Waste!
Tualatin’s annual Bulky Waste Day is on Saturday, April 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Republic Services in Wilsonville (10295 SW Ridder...
A Show and Tell with Tualatin History
On March 4, the Tualatin Historical Society will host its “Show and Tell Event” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., featuring five residents with...
The Next Big Act
“How long have you been working here?” A dreaded pause follows the question. I never quite know how to answer. Truthfully, on one hand,...
Mayor’s Corner: Substance Abuse Prevention Is Everyone’s Business
Spring is a season of fresh starts – and in Tualatin, it’s also a reminder that some of our most important work happens quietly,...
Celebration of Creativity Returns
Come join us for the 47th annual Celebration of Creativity Fine Art Exhibit and Sale, celebrating emerging and established Pacific Northwest artists.
What began 47...
Tualatin Native’s Debut Novel Tackles Colorism and Identity
Josuee Hernández, a Tualatin native, has been writing most of his life. That work bore fruit when his debut novel, “What We Did To...
Barbara Sherman July 27, 1946 — January 20, 2026
Barbara Jean Sherman, a resident of Summerfield in Tigard, died on January 20, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Portland on July 27,...
































