Tualatin Life

The signature purple cross on the side of Chris Whitfield’s brightly colored Heaven Bound is a familiar sight to Tigard Festival of Balloon goers. Hundreds have taken tethered rides here with Whitfield over the past...

I often write about changes in our economy, hiring, employment trends, and their local impacts. The recently announced closing of Pacific Natural Foods in Tualatin is a big deal – a really big deal. Their...

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 be held at a new location...

Many folks these days are dealing with a family member with dementia or a serious physical ailment, and not only must they cope with the emotional and physical demands of the situation but also...

At the beginning of every month, I sit down (or, more realistically, I take a pause while driving between errands) and review what is to come in the following weeks. This is my time...

Tualatin’s annual State of the City event is always fast-paced and entertaining as it highlights the city’s accomplishments of the previous year, and this year was no exception. Kicking off the early-morning breakfast at the...

2024 Transportation Funding Trip to Washington, DC Thirty-nine representatives comprising of Metro, ODOT, TriMet, City of Portland, Multnomah County, Clackamas County, City of Lake Oswego, City of Wilsonville, and Washington County met with our federal...

When it all boils down to it, everybody just wants to feel comfortable and safe at home.  We all want housing that’s appropriate for us. As I’ve aged and watched my mother age, I’ve...

On June 14, SSI (Senior Studies Institute) is holding a get-acquainted and recruiting event in the form of a picnic in Tualatin Community Park. Older, newer and prospective members are all invited to mingle,...

Emily Baker is celebrating Pride Month at the Tualatin Historical Society by launching a project to record, preserve, and share local LGBTQ+ stories told in the first person by community members. Her vision is to...