Tualatin Life

By:  Jonathan Crane   Each month I tend to feature feel-good, pay-it-forward types of stories not because I seek them out, but because that is what is sent in.  I am truly amazed at the...

The City of Tualatin strives to foster a sense of place and belonging along with a unique identity for the City. Tualatin takes pride in being known as a warm and welcoming community for...

A New Home for the Holidays Written by: Nancy Truax    As many of you are bustling around town doing your holiday shopping, decorating your homes, and preparing for guests, Oregon Dog Rescue (ODR), an all-breed,...

I’m Alive Because Someone Donated - Have you talked to your family about organ donation? Submitted by: Mike Antonelli This year I have a lot to be thankful for. Six months ago I was dying of...

Tualatin’s Police Officers Annual Physical Fitness Test: ORPAT by: Jonathan Crane     I was talking to officer Eric Hermann a few weeks ago and he mentioned that Tualatin Police officers were going to do their annual...

Because of my patriotic activities, I get questions about US flag procedures.  Probably the most frequent question deals with disposing of flags.  In most communities, veteran organizations handle that. In Tualatin, the Elks have...

Nearly 90 folks showed up at the King City Civic Center on September 30 to prepare care packages for deployed military members.   They packed 230 boxes which are being sent overseas to military...

COME TOGETHER   written by:  Jonathan Crane This time of the year there are many activities for all ages and interests. There are a number of local theater projects happening in and around Tualatin, many of...

By: Jonathan Crane When I started Tualatin Life in March of 2009 it seemed to many that the World as we knew it was going to end.  The stock market had plummeted, banks were collapsing,...

SW Washington County residents interested in helping troops deployed overseas are invited to a care package packing party on September 30 at the King City Civic Center clubhouse  (15235 116th Ave).  The goal is...