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Your superstitious friends may think Friday, September 13, brings bad luck. But Tualatin Historical Society’s 15th annual fundraiser that evening promises to be anything but ominous. A 48-person limit guarantees plenty of fine food and adult beverages, plus a...
On September 24th, the TuHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter was honored with an award from the Portland offices of the March of Dimes. The TuHS FBLA chapter raised, through numerous school and community based efforts, $1800 - the most money raised...
It would be a fair assessment to claim that around half of my job takes place at my Mother’s kitchen table. A slightly more surprising claim would be that the significantly smaller portion of my job is actually spent...
Hot Stuff Coming
Pacific Northwest comes beautifully into Focus in Kid Poet’s Collection
When Abigail Strauss says she just published her first book of poetry, she doesn’t mean she simply penned the poems in the collection.
The poised...
An Artist Among Us: Sharon George Diebel, A Lifetime of Painting
A new artist exhibition opened in the Living Room Gallery of the Tualatin Library in November, and it’s the artwork of Sharon George Diebel,...
Rotary Awards a High Honor
It’s awards season! Everywhere you look, folks are being celebrated for their achievements in music, film and television. Oscars, Emmys and Grammys are well-known trophies...
Tualatin Man Convicted of Murdering Mother
On March 15, 2022, a Washington County jury convicted Michael Stuart Ross of second-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree assault, two...
LATEST ARTICLES
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...

















































