Tualatin Life

Tualatin Troop 530 is proud to announce its largest group of Eagle Scouts in the city’s history! Established in 1952, Tualatin’s first Boy Scout Troop 530 has had a total of sixty three Eagle...

Jack Wanker’s Sauerkraut Recipe plus his advice on how to get along in politics      Harvest time and pumpkin celebrations are almost over but some old time harvest and political events during my childhood...

This month, we asked each of the candidates for Mayor or City Council to prioritize five essential city services from 1 to 5, with 1 being the most important. Additionally we asked them whether...

Taking Community Activism to the Next Level Cyndy Hillier doesn’t stop. She takes community activism to the next level. “She’s involved in everything.”, says friend Ken Caron. This, I learned, is an understatement. Cyndy is...

The leaves are falling and Autumn’s calling - one of my personal favorite times of the year, and there is so much to do in our fine city! October 20th kicks off what has...

A little over a year ago I was on a business trip to central Oregon, staying in a cheesy economy motel because there was nothing else available. I had just settled in, clicking on...

This year, I find myself talking more with voters about our criminal justice system than ever. In the quest to reduce $40,000 per prisoner per year costs, the Oregon Legislature has made some bad...

When were you last in the Tualatin Mountain Range? The Tualatin Mountain Range is one of the busiest places in Oregon but not many of the thousands of residents, businesses and tourists are aware of...

Before moving to Tualatin, Hal Long joined Marines to get GI Bill benefits for college, did three Vietnam tours for 18 months of combat; Health affected by Agent Orange Harold R. “Hal” Long, who served...

Schedule of Events $5 per day/$7 weekend pass, free for kids 12 and under!    First 50 through the gate receive free admission on Saturday!  FRIDAY August 3 4:00pm Carnival Games, Vendor Village, Food, Beer, &...