Tualatin Life

By Jonathan Crane, Founder, former publisher, Tualatin Life In my effort to promote local exceptionalism, the word volunteerism often crops up. Volunteers are present with every little league game, most charity functions, after school...

By  Heidi Marx, Event specialist, City of Tualatin ArtSplash Art Show and Sale is one of the most anticipated summer events in Tualatin. From July 13 through 15 ArtSplash will be set up next to...

by: Kim DeMarchi Screens are everywhere! Today’s children grow up immersed in digital media. There isn’t a day that goes by in which you avoid contact with an electronic screen of some kind. Children are...

By  Daniel Bachhuber Here’s a secret: not only is there a way out of the housing crisis, but you could make money from it too. “Accessory Dwelling Unit”, or ADU for short, is a broad label...

By  Beth Sethi I have a secret to share: Tualatin is a great place to bike with kids! This must be a very well-kept secret, based on how few other families I see when we...

By Diana Bonica, Tualatin Rotary   When you think of a cafe, pastry and coffee set out on umbrella decked tables is a common image. Tualatin has a new cafe unlike any other. It’s Bob’s Auto...

By Jonn Karsseboom In a way I was a bit shocked.   But when I thought about it, I really shouldn’t have been.  I have a staffer who’s father is just about to give up...

We will make lots and lots of mistakes as parents. Our children will as well. But the good news is that mistakes really are wonderful opportunities to learn and grow, for both us and...

There’s plenty of summer fun to be had with the Juanita Pohl Center, Tualatin’s Active Aging Center. The Pohl Center offers a variety of new and interesting day trips for active adults (21+) on...

In my quest to highlight local exceptionalism I try to feature people who do more than they need to do. They contribute to our community in an often thankless, but incredibly important manner. These...