Tualatin Life

Local hot air balloon aficionados have piloted a program designed to lift newcomers into the wild blue yonder without the financial sandbags that often keep the curious grounded. Willamette Aerostat Society (WAS) this spring launched...

When I went to the Key Leaders Breakfast on May 29th at the Tualatin Country Club it was a dark and gloomy morning. When the State of Oregon’s outstanding and well-spoken State economist, Carl...

Tualatin is set to come alive with vibrant colors, lively music, and a celebration of diverse cultures at the annual Viva Tualatin event. This free, one-day festival will take place on Saturday, July 12,...

The long-anticipated May 26 grand opening of Tualatin’s Veterans Plaza on the Lake of the Commons occurred with military precision. After Scouting America Troop 530 posted the colors, Emma Gray, chair of the Tualatin...

A huge American flag suspended from the top of a tall ladder on a Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue fire truck fluttered over a large crowd gathered at the edge of the Lake of...

Two inspiring sculptures, installed in large planters on either side of Veterans Plaza on the Lake of the Commons, are titled “Wings of Freedom” and “Wings of Peace,” representing the core values veterans fight...

In recognition of April as National Volunteer Appreciation Month, Tualatin celebrates the individuals, families and groups who followed their hearts and worked with their hands to build a more connected community. Thanks to these...

Summer is heating up in Tualatin, and we want to make sure everyone stays safe, cool, and hydrated during the hottest days of the year. When the temperature climbs, it’s more than just uncomfortable...

Four years ago, my husband and I started the process of searching for our first house. By the fall, after a series of denials, we were able to secure our home. With our hopes...

My Asks for Capital Funding from the Legislature On May 9th, I went to Salem and requested the legislature to assist in funding two capital projects in Tualatin: the Veterans Plaza shade structure and the...