Tigard's Latest News
May 23, 2013
Two return to board, one waits
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Terhune leads, but Position 3 race could be a real squeaker This one could take awhile. Based on unofficial election results from Tuesday’s special election, the Tigard-Tualatin School District…
May 23, 2013
Voters return Wolf, Albertson to board
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It was a different story entirely for the two other positions up for grabs on the Tigard-Tualatin School Board, with longtime School Board member Barry Albertson and Chairwoman Maureen Wolf…
May 23, 2013
Miller wins seat on Aquatic District board
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Firefighter wins race for board overseeing Tigard and Tualatins public swimming pools Jump in, Jeff, the water’s fine. Based on unofficial election returns from Tuesday’s special election, it…
May 23, 2013
Tualatin Memorial Day patriotic celebration includes free picnic
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Tualatin is hosting an old-fashioned patriotic celebration on Memorial Day by combining three World War II heroes and national, state and local elected officials with a free picnic. The event is…
May 23, 2013
Anonymous families donate headstone
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Nearly 15 years later, unnamed baby receives marker for grave This Memorial Day, hundreds will gather at Crescent Grove cemeteryto pay their respects to love ones, and, as always, Nancy Felton…
May 23, 2013
Bullet fired into townhouse injures man
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A man was injured early Tuesday morning when a bullet slammed into his Southwest Sparrow Loop townhouse near Southwest Scholls Ferry Road. Responding to a report of shots fired within a…
May 23, 2013
Memorial Day event scheduled for Bull Mountain
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Looking to give back this Memorial Day? The Bull Mountain ward of The Church or Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are hosting a community service on Monday and are looking for volunteers. The…
May 23, 2013
There's a new judge on the bench
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Tualatin municipal court welcomes new judge pro tempore Tualatin area residents fighting a traffic or parking citation in municipal court may just see a new face on the bench: Brian Starns, a…
May 21, 2013
Election 2013: Two candidates easily win back seat on TTSD…
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Terhune in close race Based on unofficial election results, the Tigard-Tualatin School District won’t see any new faces on its School Board next year, with all three incumbents winning back…
May 21, 2013
Multnomah County vote carrying Metro levy
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Metro received a wake up call in the May 21 Special Election. Although voters approved its levy to maintain parks and natural lands, the results were split between the counties. With most of the…
May 21, 2013
Election 2013: Miller wins seat on Aquatic District board
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Jump in, Jeff, the water’s fine. Based on unofficial election returns, Jeff Miller, a firefighter with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, has won a two-way race for an open seat on the…
May 21, 2013
Times brings home awards from SPJ
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Awards recognize outstanding journalism in state The Times was honored Saturday with six awards at the Society of Professional Journalist's annual banquet held at Hotel Lucia, in Portland. The…
May 20, 2013
Man hid camera in bathroom, police say
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The camera was discovered in the bathroom on May 1 Sherwood police are looking for a man they describe as a person of interest following the discovery of a hidden camera found recently inside a…
May 17, 2013
Time is running out to vote in May 21 election
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Hoping to vote in the May 21 election? You're running out of time. It's too late to mail in your ballots for next Tuesday's election, but that doesn't mean you don't still have a few options.…
May 16, 2013
Judge: TriMet, union bargaining sessions not public
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Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Leslie Roberts ruled Thursday that bargaining sessions between TriMet and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757 are not covered by the Oregon Public Meetings…
May 16, 2013
Handful bras eye a Made in the USA label
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Tigard company hopes to move manufacturing from China to Salem A Tigard-based bra company is looking to add a little support to the local economy. Handful bras, which has operated in Tigard…
May 16, 2013
TriMet hopes new ticket app clicks with bus, rail commuters
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Free mobile app is first step toward paperless ticketing TriMet will consider moving the transit system to paperless ticketing later this summer. The agency’s board is scheduled to take up the…
May 16, 2013
Anti-Walmart group gathers to make signs, talk
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A group of about 20 area residents gathered Saturday in Stella Olsen Park to protest planned Walmart A small group of anti-Walmart residents gathered Saturday afternoon to make signs and listen…
May 16, 2013
Flute Alliance camp offers scholarship to aspiring flutist
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Looking to improve your musical skills this summer? Denise Westby has got you covered. The Tigard musician has been performing and teaching for years around Portland and during Flute Alliance, a…
May 16, 2013
Study options could cost city $23,500
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Tualatin council ponders feasibility of moving City Hall The Tualatin City Council knew it was down to crunch time, with its chambers due to be bisected by Seneca Street in the coming year. But…
