Tualatin Life

An ultrasound examination (AKA echography, ultrasonography) is a non-invasive imaging technique that allows internal body structures to be seen by recording echoes or reflections of ultrasonic waves. Unlike x-rays, which are potentially dangerous, ultrasound...

“Social distancing.” “Stay home, stay safe.” “Masks are required!” These are all terms that were hardly familiar just a couple months ago, before COVID-19 was deemed a pandemic. Now, months later, as we start to...

The residents at King City Senior Village (KCSV) are usually an active bunch, so when COVID-19 dictated implementing rules limiting family and friends from visiting, as well as other social distancing rules, staff had...

On June 24, Rotary President, Lisa Thorpe presided over her last meeting. With a gracious and grateful address to members, she handed the torch of leadership over to her successor, Kirsten Lauritzen.  A new year...

To say life is more stressful in 2020 may be the understatement of the year. When someone tells me they aren’t experiencing any stress, my first thought is they do not recognize it vs....

Former Tualatin Historical Society (THS) president Jack Broome, 97, died June 17 after colon cancer surgery a few days before. Jack left his mark on Tualatin in many ways. His architectural firm designed Meridian...

I was in my own world, trimming busily with my shears against the bright red new growth of Eugenia. These plants were supposed to be in a razor-sharp spiral but had instead grown the...

At the Business Recovery Centers for the South Metro region of Washington County, I mentor business owners on how to become more profitable.  Whether I’m helping a business owner land contracts with the government or...

The Tigard-Tualatin School District was the first in Oregon to announce its closure in mid-March. While some students try to continue their daily lives from the comfort of their own home, others aren’t as...

The Tualatin Rotary Club serves our community in many ways.  When the coronavirus hit, members were anxious to be of service. With weekly meetings and events canceled it seemed like our contributions might need...