MACDUFF FAMILY REACHES $3.8 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH CITY OF TIGARD
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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.
Tigard, Oregon Women's March
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
Person Found Dead in Tigard Home after Fire
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.
School Bus Driver arrested for DUII after a crash with 10 children aboard
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.
Black and White Ducks at Summer Lake Park, Tigard
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.
McCann's Pharmacy 44th Anniversary Sale
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
Taste of Tigard LIVE . . .
We're live at the taste of Tigard off of Main Street on Burnham, with Stephanie Schneiderman http://tigardlife.com/
Taste of Tigard - - - Downtown Tigard Saturday, June 16th
Hit Machine Unplugged playing some great oldies durng Taste of Tigard ...
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Hit Machine live at the Taste of Tigard, food, fun, live music and beverages until 7:00 tonight.
Clark Lumber True Value 10th-Annual Car Show & BBQ
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!