Tualatin Life

A small graduation ceremony held on the Lam Research campus in Tualatin on June 7 had big implications for the high-tech sector, which is facing a shortage of skilled workers. In a collaboration between...

Last week I met with Tualatin’s new Urban Renewal/Economic Development Manager Sidaro (Sid) Sin and Michele Reeves, an urban strategist consultant with Civilis Consultants, along with another community member to discuss Tualatin’s “Downtown Core...

Fourth graders from Tualatin and Bridgeport Elementary Schools “lived history” for several hours last month thanks to hands-on activities about life before electricity and the internet. Lessons stretched back 14,000 years to the Ice...

Tualatin City Council last month committed $40,000 to continue providing lunches two days a week at the Juanita Pohl Center after its longtime provider, Meals on Wheels People (MOWP), announced in April of this...

Steven Wheeler May 25, 1952 – May 27, 2025   Steve Wheeler was born in Pomona, California in 1952, the son of Stanton and Mary Lou Wheeler. He graduated from Staples High School in Westport,...

What makes art interesting? What is engagement all about? It is a conversation that artists have with themselves and other artists. It’s what the new exhibition at the Living Room Gallery at the Tualatin...

The May column of Aging in Place asked the question: Is Tualatin an age-friendly city? We laid out the criteria and asked for your comments and concerns. You answered. Thank you very much.  We put...

There are very few experiences that can compare to a professional fireworks display. In just 15-25 minutes, an everlasting impression can be made (both good and bad). Multiple senses are stimulated: the resounding sound...

Tualatin Downtown – Your Ideas Matter You are invited On Thursday, September 25, the Commercial CIO (CCIO) is hosting a Zoom call at 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. We need your ideas of how to revitalize...

Motive Theatrics just concluded its first main stage production of Peter Pan, featuring adult actors and youth actors from many area schools. Ten shows over two weekends brought to life the magical adventures, comedy...