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Breaking news... La Marcha Sound set to appear at El Tigre Fest on Oct. 15! La Marcha is a high energy variety dance band formed with eight seasoned musicians who perform well known songs in the genres of Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue and Bachata! AND, Cooper Mountain Ale Works will be selling two special, limited edition beers – a Mexican-style lager made with agave and a dark lager - that are brewed in Tigard.
https://www.tigard-or.gov/explore-tigard/community-events/el-tigre-fest
NOTE: Post has been updated to include the City link in main post
The City of Tigard is currently considering an "Urban Livestock Ordinance." One proposal on the table will allow for six chickens, six rabbits, and three goats, and possibly additional allowances based on a permitting process. We want to hear what you think! Too much? Too Little? Just right? You can also leave feedback for the City by visting: https://www.tigard-or.gov/business-development/urban-agriculture
Interested in learning how to Square Dance? In last month's paper, we had an advertisement for free Square Dance lessons at the Kinton Grange, right outside of Tigard in the Scholls area. Due to excessive heat, last Sunday's lessons were canceled. But they are back ON for this Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3:30 - 5:30pm.
Legacy Health in Tualatin has several employment opportunities available. Interested? Attend their Hiring Event on Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 2:00 - 4:00pm.
Photos from Tigard Police Department's post
Detectives seek additional victims of five Portland metro area child predators
On September 1, 2022, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a child predator sting where police used a variety of social media platforms to pose as underage boys and girls. The people contacted the undercover investigators online and offered to meet a person they believed to be a child for s*x. When the people arrived to meet the child, they were instead contacted by law enforcement and arrested.
During the mission, multiple people immediately ended their conversations once they learned the person they were talking to identified as a minor.
The Sheriff’s Office regularly conducts undercover operations, both full-scale stings and day-to-day chats, targeting child predators. Parents are encouraged to help their children be safe online and to be aware of the websites and mobile applications their kids are using. The Sheriff’s Office provides online safety education for parents and community organizations.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Lake Oswego Police Department for assisting with the sting.
The following people were arrested for the felony crimes of luring a minor and online s*xual corruption of a child in the first degree:
Chad Leonard Gruelle, 41, of Washougal
Nicholas Smith, 25, of Vancouver
John Bucher, 55, of Hillsboro
Aubrey Quinn-Ward, 25, of Portland
Michael David King, 23, of Beaverton
Detectives are concerned there may be more victims of these five individuals and are asking anyone with additional information to call the Sheriff’s Office at 503-846-2700.
Photos from Oregon Department of Transportation's post
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También nos gustaría lanzar una versión impresa en español y nos vendría bien su ayuda. Si usted es bilingüe inglés/español y desea ayudarnos a poner en marcha este proyecto, comuníquese con Mike Antonelli en [email protected]. Estamos buscando a alguien que se sienta cómodo tratando con el público y siendo un defensor español de Tigard Life. Horario flexible part time para empezar.
Did you know that Tigard Life is available in Spanish Online? Visit tigardlife.com/es/.
We'd like to launch a Spanish print version too, and could use your help. If you're English/Spanish Bilingual and would like to help us get this project off the ground, please contact Mike Antonelli at [email protected]. We're looking for someone that feels comfortable dealing with the public and being a Spanish advocate for Tigard Life. Part time flexible hours to start.
'Rainbow" Fentanyl Recovered in Tigard
A newer form of powdered fentanyl that is often referred to as ‘rainbow’ fentanyl was recently recovered by the Tigard Police Department.
This form of the drug, which resembles sidewalk chalk, has been in the news recently, both in the Portland metro area and across the country, as it continues to emerge in a growing number of communities.
In Tigard’s recent case, officers were called to a suspicious person around 11 PM on August 10th, where a witness in the 7600 block of SW Hunziker Road reported a man on top of a car, who was screaming and acting erratically.
Responding officers learned the man had several warrants out for his arrest and took him into custody. While searching him, officers recovered 5.5 grams of ‘rainbow’ fentanyl.
According to a Tigard Police Detective who serves as a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration, ‘rainbow’ fentanyl is cut with various unknown materials and mostly comes from drug cartels in Mexico that ship it north. A couple of pounds of pink fentanyl powder was recently seized by a local DEA team.
This comes on the heels of a significant increase in fentanyl pills on the streets, known as M30’s. So far in 2021, fentanyl has been documented in 70 Tigard Police reports. In comparison, it was only mentioned in eight TPD reports in all of 2020.
Any form of fentanyl can be potentially deadly, and this is no exception. ‘Rainbow’ fentanyl is especially concerning because anyone – especially children – could mistake it for chalk. If you come across a substance like this, don’t touch it. Please report it by calling 911.
“We are concerned about the availability of fentanyl in our community and the increasing number of overdoses across the region,” said Washington County Health Officer Dr. Christina Baumann. “If you use, know that the strength of the drug varies, and the risk of overdose is high. Don't use alone. Carry naloxone – it could save a life.”
Naloxone is available at local pharmacies. Additional resources are available on Washington County’s harm reduction website at https://bit.ly/wc-harm-reduction.
If you need help for yourself or a loved one, the Washington County Crisis Line is answered 24/7 at 503-291-9111.
To learn more about the fentanyl epidemic and how children on social media are targeted, watch this interview with DEA Administrator Anne Milgram: https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/0_TWTACI_CFMPC3lHETEj6AfSCgF7p5y/
The Tigard Chamber of Commerce and Dennis Johnson of Center Street Gold and Silver making an investment in Tigard's future!
Our high school scholarship recipients are headed off to college! We were able to give out 5 $1000 scholarships this year at the Tigard Shining Stars.
We are accepting donations towards our scholarship fund. Contact the chamber to make a donation.
#Tigardoregon #TigardChamber #scholarship
Thank You, Tigard P.D.!
This is an example of what our officers work hard to take off the streets.
This morning around 1 AM a traffic stop led to the recovery of a loaded gun with an extended magazine and no serial number from a man who is a convicted felon and isn't legally allowed to have guns. Officers also recovered loose ammunition, fentanyl pills, m**h and needles.
Additionally, the driver had a warrant out for his arrest and a suspended license. One of his passengers also had an arrest warrant and they were both taken to jail.
Thank you, patrol officers!
The City of Tigard is once again giving away free trees... They'll even plant it for you! The program is funded by developers who are unable to meet urban forestry requirements at their project sites.
We are just going to 'leave' this one right here. What kind of tree 'willow' you choose? That second pun is not our best but you should definitely check out how you can beautify your yard and increase the Tigard canopy with Free Trees!
https://www.tigard-or.gov/trees
This fundraiser sounds like a lot of fun and for a greater cause. Tigard Life mascot, Loki, really needs a bath – so we'll see you out there!
Great Event for a Great Cause
Who's going to check out Jennifer Batten and Full Steam at Cook Park tomorrow night (Wednesday, August 3.) Event starts at 5:00 p.m., Music starts at 6:30 p.m. - We'll see ya' there!
The Broadway Rose Theatre Company Teen Workshop has been rehearsing hard for their upcoming production of Newsies. Tigard Life had an opportunity to meet some of the actors last week, and we can assure you it's a production you won't want to miss. Let's make sure this one is a sell-out! Five Performances only beginning on August 11:
Happenings Broadway Rose Theatre Teen Workshop to present Newsies By Tigard Life - August 1, 2022 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Participants in the Broadway Rose Theatre teen workshop will present Disney’s Newsies, playing for five performances August 11 – 13 at the New Stage in Tigard. Thi...
The Washington County Sheriff's Office could use your help finding this guy.
Deputies are asking for the public's help in locating Jose Antonio Lopez-Avalos. If you have information on his whereabouts, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.
Market Canceled: July 31st. After much discussion and careful consideration, we have decided to cancel our market this week (Sunday, July 31st). We will miss our vendors and shoppers- but we will see you NEXT WEEK, August 7th. Stay safe everyone! #tigardfarmersmarket #oregonfarmersmarkets #tigardoregon
Some great advice from our friends at the Sherwood Police Department! :-)
We kindly request that anyone thinking of doing criminal things this weekend to please stay inside and not be crimey. Have a water balloon fight. Eat some ice cream.
It’s too hot for you…it’s too hot for us. Let’s pick it back up next week when it’s not 100 degrees.
Don’t mind us, we’re just cooking up some brunch on the parking lot pavement. We might try cookies in the patrol cars next.
We hope you have an eggcellently cool weekend 😎.
A good opportunity to pick up those things you never knew you needed while supporting a good cause:
Support THS band, guard and drumline programs by donating gently-used items for our end-of-summer garage sale!
What do we accept? Books, clothes, housewares, working electronic items, and small furniture (moveable by one person).
Stop by our drop-off location in the THS Swim Center parking lot (in the back, by the track field)!
Thank you for your support!
Tigard High School #garagesale #fundraiser
MACDUFF FAMILY REACHES $3.8 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH CITY OF TIGARD
[WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT]
Maria Macduff announced her family has reached a settlement of $3.8 million with the City of Tigard over the shooting death of her 26-year-old son, Jacob Macduff, by Tigard Police on the evening of January 6, 2021
"We now know what I believed all along — there is no way my son Jacob should have been shot and killed that night," Maria Macduff said in a statement. "My deepest desire since this happened has been to do everything possible to make sure no other family loses a child the way I have. I believe we've accomplished that."
As part of the settlement, the City of Tigard has made and has agreed to continue to make changes in police policy and training to prevent another unnecessary death of a person in a mental health crisis.
The settlement also provides that the City of Tigard will cooperate in an independent critical incident review and analysis of the police actions that resulted in Macduff s death and the post-incident steps taken by the City of Tigard in the wake of the death. The report of that independent review will be made public upon its completion.
Look for an upcoming full story on our website (tigardlife.com) or in the next issue of Tigard Life.
Attorneys for the family of Jacob Macduff, who was shot and killed by the Tigard Police Department early last year, have reached a settlement with the City of Tigard. Stay tuned for details.
Local News Mother of man killed by Tigard police speaks out By Josh Kulla - June 1, 2021 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter (left) Jacob Macduff. (right) Jacob Macduff and his mother, Maria Macduff, are shown together viewing new vehicles in this March 2020 photo. (Courtesy/Maria Macduff) Maria Macd...
update: PGE confirms power is out to about 4000 residents in the north Tigard/South Beaverton area. They're still trying to find the problem, have Cruz on the scene, and an estimated 2:00 a.m. a.m.
power is out in the Summer lake area. Do you have power in your neighborhood?
What a COOL promotion! We're going for ice cream tomorrow!
Beat the heat at King City Senior Village. Please stop in anytime and enjoy a free ice cream cone! We have lots of flavors to choose from.
For those of you with pets, needing shelter from the sun:
Washington County has opened a pet-friendly cooling space at the Salvation Army located at 1440 SE 21st Avenue in Hillsboro. The air-conditioned facility will be open until 9 p.m. tonight.
Washington County staff will be on hand to offer support to people with pets. Washington County Animal Services can provide crates, leashes, cat litter supplies, and food and water bowls if needed. Animals must remain in their crates while not using the relief area, and at those times, must be on a leash and with their person. Domestic animals only; no farm or exotic animals.
Hours of operation for the rest of the week are still being worked out. We will announce more information as it becomes available.
Pedestrian Death Under Investigation
On Saturday, July 23rd at 7:28 PM, officers responded to the crash on SW Gaarde Street west of SW Pacific Highway. Officers learned a 62-year-old woman who was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee was heading westbound on Gaarde when she hit a pedestrian, who died at the scene.
The pedestrian has been identified as 82-year-old Procoro Hidalgo-Lazaro of Tigard. His family has been notified of his death.
The driver stayed on the scene and cooperated with the investigation. It does not appear that speed or impairment played any role.
Investigators believe this was a tragic accident and that the glare of the sun may have been a contributing factor in the crash. Mr. Hidalgo-Lazaro was not in a crosswalk when he was hit. At this time, the driver is not being charged with a crime and, as such, is not being identified.
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up for the family by Stacey Clark, owner of Clark Lumber in Sherwood:
On July 23rd, 2022, Procoro Hidalgo was struck and killed by a motorist in Tigard, OR. Procoro leaves… Stacey Clark needs your support for Procoro Hidalgo
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MACDUFF FAMILY REACHES $3.8 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH CITY OF TIGARD [WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT] Maria Macduff announced her family has reached a settlement of $3.8 million with the City of Tigard over the shooting death of her 26-year-old son, Jacob Macduff, by Tigard Police on the evening of January 6, 2021 "We now know what I believed all along — there is no way my son Jacob should have been shot and killed that night," Maria Macduff said in a statement. "My deepest desire since this happened has been to do everything possible to make sure no other family loses a child the way I have. I believe we've accomplished that." As part of the settlement, the City of Tigard has made and has agreed to continue to make changes in police policy and training to prevent another unnecessary death of a person in a mental health crisis. The settlement also provides that the City of Tigard will cooperate in an independent critical incident review and analysis of the police actions that resulted in Macduff s death and the post-incident steps taken by the City of Tigard in the wake of the death. The report of that independent review will be made public upon its completion. Look for an upcoming full story on our website (tigardlife.com) or in the next issue of Tigard Life.
For those of you with pets, needing shelter from the sun: Washington County has opened a pet-friendly cooling space at the Salvation Army located at 1440 SE 21st Avenue in Hillsboro. The air-conditioned facility will be open until 9 p.m. tonight. Washington County staff will be on hand to offer support to people with pets. Washington County Animal Services can provide crates, leashes, cat litter supplies, and food and water bowls if needed. Animals must remain in their crates while not using the relief area, and at those times, must be on a leash and with their person. Domestic animals only; no farm or exotic animals. Hours of operation for the rest of the week are still being worked out. We will announce more information as it becomes available.
Thought we would share a little SureFire, live from the main stage at the Tigard Music Festival. The festivities continue through 10:00 tonight, and then start all over again Saturday morning at 11:00!
The Tigard Police Department is asking for your help in identifying this armed robbery suspect, who robbed a coffee stand with a gun on the corner of 99W & Walnut St. In Tigard just after 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22. If you have information that can help, please call Commercial Crimes Detectives at 503-572-0108. You can also submit tips on this case and others on our Can You ID Me website: www.engage.tigard-or.gov/can-you-id-me.
This afternoon, a few hundred people showed up in Downtown Tigard for the 5th Annual Women's March. In light of the recent Texas abortion law, there was a heavy focus on women's reproductive rights. There were also some pro-life advocates that joined the march, but everyone seemed to get along and the march remained peaceful.
Tigard ArtWalk Brush Off!
Unattended Propane Heater causes Fire at Tigard's Sunflower Apartments Firefighters responded to a second-alarm fire at the Sunflower Apartments located in the 11000 block of SW 135th Avenue in Tigard just before 5:30 a.m. today. Multiple callers to 911 reported sounds of explosions and witnessed fire outside a corner unit. First-arriving firefighters found heavy flames fed by propane coming from the eves and side of the two-story building. They immediately began to fight the fire, while additional crews searched other units in the building to ensure all residents had safely evacuated. The fire was controlled within 23 minutes. Approximately 44 firefighters worked to fight the fire, conduct searches, salvage belongings, overhaul the building and decontaminate tools. Three people were treated by firefighters and paramedics from Metro West Ambulance at the scene for minor symptoms of smoke inhalation. Otherwise, there were no injuries. Three apartments sustained significant damage from fire, smoke and water. The six occupants of those units will be permanently displaced, and approximately 24 people residing in the building where the fire occurred will not be able to return to their homes today due to safety concerns. Apartment property managers and the American Red Cross will be assisting residents with temporary lodging. A TVF&R fire investigator determined the cause of the accidental fire to be an unattended propane heater stored on an outdoor patio of a first-story unit.
Tigard Black Lives Matter March
Just after noon, callers to 911 reported that a two-story home was engulfed in flames in the 11000 block of SW 109th Avenue in Tigard. Firefighters arrived within four minutes and began to attack the fire from the outside. While some firefighters worked to douse flames from the outside, others tried to work their way into the home to tackle hot spots and conduct a search. Their search efforts were significantly hampered by an extensive amount of clutter and smoke. Sadly, firefighters located an unresponsive person in the kitchen of the home. It’s unclear whether the person had perished before or during the fire. Fire investigators will be working to determine where and how the fire started and a medical examiner from Washington County will be conducting a death investigation.
On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 8:00 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a traffic crash involving a school bus on SW Old Hwy. 47, near SW Seghers Road. When deputies arrived, they found the school bus in a ditch with 12 occupants on the bus; the 20-year-old driver, Jonathan C. Gates of Hillsboro, an adult bus aid, and ten children between the ages of ten and sixteen.
Can anyone identify these black & white ducks that have made there home in Summerlake Park? We have a report that a bald eagle's been stalking them.
Mayor's section of the summer field candidate forum
We're live at the Summer field Clubhouse with the 2018 Tigard City council forum
2018 Tigard K9-5K: 5K Run/Walk-Doggie Dash & Kids Run Fundraiser for the @Tigard Police Department K-9 program and local youth projects.
Our friends at McCann's are celebrating their 44th year with spectacular deals now through Sunday (Aug. 10-12) You'll need the coupons from your August Tigard Life. If you need extra copies, you can pick them up at the library! Deals limited to stock on hand and other restrictions may apply.
We're live at the Middle of Millen Drive Independence Day Parade...
We're live at the middle of Millen Drive Independence Day Parade...
King City Walk and Roll parade
Tigard balloon festival
We're live at the taste of Tigard off of Main Street on Burnham, with Stephanie Schneiderman http://tigardlife.com/
Hit Machine Unplugged playing some great oldies durng Taste of Tigard ... http://tigardlife.com/
Hit Machine live at the Taste of Tigard, food, fun, live music and beverages until 7:00 tonight.
Live at Taste of Tigard
Clark Lumber True Value 10th-Annual Car Show & BBQ is happening this Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Southwest Church of Christ: 9725 SW Durham Rd. in Tigard. If you've never been, you need to check it out!
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