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The Tualatin Police Department has two other K-9s, each with a different specialty. Tony, a German Shepherd, is trained for drug detection, and Onyx, a Black Lab, is trained to be a comfort dog. MIKE ANTONELLI/TUALATIN LIFE

Tualatin Police add new scent sniffing sleuth to its K-9 Pack

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Tualatin Police Department’s K-9 team recently grew by one exuberant young German Shepherd, and, like each of his furry colleagues, the new pooch brings a unique specialty to the pack. Boone, one of three Tualatin...
It was all smiles for Artur Cafe whose grand opening was on Sunday, March 16. Patrons enjoyed the complimentay drip cofee and Donut Land donuts. JOSIAH PENSADO/TUALATIN LIFE

Tualatin’s Artur Cafe celebrates its Grand Opening

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Donut Land donuts, free drip coffee and a new face in town, Artur Cafe had its grand opening on Sunday, March 16.  Christina George and her brother Clay founded Artur Cafe alongside Clay’s wife, Nichole,...
The Tualatin cheerleading team finished out an undefeated season by winning the state title, earning the highest score in the competition of any school regardless of division.

Tualatin cheerleading captures another state title

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Yet again the Tualatin High School cheerleading team is state champion.  The team won the 6A/5A Coed Traditional Division at the OSAA State Cheerleading Championships earlier this month at Oregon City High School. It marks...
(Left to right) Councilor Valerie Pratt, 2024 Employee of the Year Richard Contreras, Mayor Frank Bubenik, and City Manager Sherilyn Lombos. COURTESY PHOTO/CITY OF TUALATIN

Richard Contreras named Employee of the Year

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City of Tualatin Procurement & Contracts Analyst Richard Contreras was named the City of Tualatin 2024 Employee of the Year by City Manager Sherilyn Lombos at last month’s City Council meeting. The City’s very own...
Gardeners picking up plants at the annual handout, and chatting with Mayor Frank Bubenik.

Growing Fresh Healthy Food – For You and the Community

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The mild weather, beautiful sunshine, and longer days have many of us thinking about gardening.  Gardening has become increasingly popular as a cost-effective and rewarding way to have fresh produce at our fingertips.  By...

Aging in Place – March 2025

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As a senior, I have become actively aware of Senior Resource Fairs.  They come under the guise of such names as Fifty and Better Health Fair, Senior Resource Expo, and Empower Senior Citizens Resource...

Northwest Dance Theatre presents Peter & The Wolf and other works

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Northwest Dance Theatre (NWDT) is proud to present the enchanting tale of Peter and the Wolf, a timeless story of bravery and cleverness told through dance. This imaginative performance brings Peter’s thrilling adventure with...
(From left to right) Ali Unverzagt, Anneleah Jaxen, and Friederike Svensson.

Tualatin Chamber Excellence in Business Awards Banquet

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This year’s Excellence in Business Awards Banquet was held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Tualatin Country Club and was a successful, beautiful, and happy occasion.  Every year, there are members of our Chamber...

Tualatin to Recognize Transgender Day of Visibility

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Tualatin is joining jurisdictions worldwide this year in designating March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility. During a February meeting, the Tualatin City Council heard from about a half-dozen community members who spoke in favor...

OPINION: Why I Voted Against the Transgender Day of Visibility Recognition – And My...

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As a city council member representing Tualatin, Oregon (pop. ~27,000), I focus on government neutrality, fiscal responsibility, and protecting personal freedoms. I voted against recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility because I believe in the biological distinction between...