Tigard Life

08/22/2025

This Year's Tigard Street Fair is scheduled for September 14 - and vendor applications are open NOW!

It’s not too late to join the party on Main St. Apply to be a Street Fair Vendor today!

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JcOaXOsWRZq_YCoe7QM4yToOJxnGzu8v_yQz0INlT50/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMVhtFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_HFrxAeeqHl0ThiaFG_naNbgZ28lBm9-8gD7wqk64E2r0npQvgrE7RiCwhV_aem_a4m5CstN4LxbJIeBrTRURA&edit_requested=true

08/22/2025

For over 50 years, Tigard's family-owned Pizza Caboose has been serving up some of the best pizza in the area. We're working on a story about this Tigard institution and would love to hear your comments and stories!

08/11/2025

08/05/2025

UPDATE: The Tigard Police Department has arrested a suspect in this investigation and identified him as Marcellus Ford, age 18, of Tigard. Ford has been taken to the Washington County Jail on one count of second-degree assault, and the Department thanks the public for their help.

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From our friends at the Tigard Police Dept.:

INVESTIGATORS LOOKING FOR HELP IDENTIFYING ASSAULT SUSPECT

Tigard Police Detectives are asking for your help to identify the suspect in a serious assault that left an 82-year-old Tigard woman hospitalized.

On Sunday, August 3, at 6:45 p.m., the victim was walking on the Fanno Creek Trail behind the Tigard Public Library when a younger man began following her, then suddenly physically attacked her. The suspect took off running, and the victim was left unconscious lying on the trail.

Thankfully, other people who were biking in the area quickly came upon the victim. Those Good Samaritans called 911, and the woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. She remains hospitalized today (8/5/25).

At this stage in the investigation, this appears to be a random attack. The suspect is described as a man in his early to mid-20s with an athletic build. A photo is attached.

Anyone with information that can help identify him or further the case is asked to contact Detective Kaci Mace at [email protected].

08/03/2025

This one's for our friends in King City. Apologies in advance, but too funny not to share! 😜

"Generation Zaddy Issues: Portland's Rent-Weary Zoomers Flock to King City for Romance, Retirement, and Free Cable"

Tired of skyrocketing rent, soul-sucking side hustles, and being ghosted on Hinge by baristas with commitment issues, a new generation of Gen Z Portlanders is flipping the script—by dating up. Way up.

Welcome to King City, Oregon, where the retirement community is buzzing not just with bingo nights and tai chi, but now with 25-year-olds who’ve decided that dating someone who remembers the moon landing might just be the ticket out of a toxic economy.

“It’s not gold-digging if there’s a Costco membership involved,” laughs Eli, 27, sipping prune juice unironically at the local community center. “Besides, these women have stories. One of them protested Nixon and taught me how to make jello molds.”

Experts say the trend has gone far beyond "cougar" territory. These women are apex predators on the social savanna. “We’re not cougars—we’re saber-tooths,” quips Doris, 82, who recently updated her dating profile to include "must know how to reset a Wi-Fi router.”

Statistically speaking, women outlive men, which means the dating pool in King City is a heavily female-majority utopia. Translation? Competition is fierce, but the amenities are killer. Free parking, zero roommates, and nightly dinners that end by 4:30.

“Youth is wasted on the young,” says Gloria, 79, "but I’ll be damned if I waste this extra Social Security check on a cat."

Call it economic survival or a dating renaissance, but Portland's Gen Z is finding love where no one expected: in the age of fixed incomes and fixed dentures. The future of dating might just come with early bird specials, a reverse mortgage, and someone who genuinely knows how to fold a fitted sheet.

And honestly? That sounds like a win.

07/28/2025

FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE 2-ALARM FIRE AT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

At 6:37 a.m. this morning, multiple callers to 911 reported seeing heavy, black smoke and flames coming from an assisted living facility in the 8400 block of Hemlock Street in Tigard. Based on the descriptions of the fire and the fact that around 100 older adults are housed at the facility, the call was upgraded to bring additional personnel and units to the scene.

The first crew arrived within five minutes and found an exterior fire with heavy, black smoke and flames on the side of the facility. Firefighters attacked the fire on the exterior and confirmed that it had spread to the first floor. Firefighters confirmed that all residents had evacuated the impacted wing, while law enforcement and facility staff evacuated the remaining residents.

Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control and work with the care facility team to return residents to unaffected units and relocate those who were impacted by the fire.

Two residents were checked out for minor injuries; one was transported for further care.

Fire investigators determined that the fire started in the exterior landscaping of the facility due to the improper disposal of smoking materials.

TVF&R was also assisted on scene by Portland Fire & Rescue, Lake Oswego Fire Department, Tigard Police, Washington County Sheriff's Office, and AMR.

07/19/2025

Our friends at Beach Hut Deli Tigard are celebrating 8 years in Tigard! The party starts at 7:00 p.m. Tonight and we understand there will be a few surprises!

🎉 The party lasts all weekend at Beach Hut Deli Tigard!
We’re celebrating 8 years in downtown Tigard with live music from Desert Moondogs and a night full of beachy vibes. 🎶

Music starts at 7 PM Saturday, July 19th — come grab a drink, find a spot on the patio, and toast to 8 awesome years with us.

Explore Downtown Tigard Tigard Chamber of Commerce Desert Moondogs

07/16/2025

Today will be the HOTTEST day of the YEAR!

Let's keep our vulnerable neighbors in mind... and the City of Tigard has a page devoted to various resources available to the community:

You are cool, Tigard, and we want you to stay that way. 😎

Whether you're browsing books at the library, cooling off at the river, or enjoying the splash pad, make sure you’re prepared for hot weather.

Visit our Beat the Heat page for resources and tips, and share these resources to help keep our most vulnerable neighbors safe: https://www.tigard-or.gov/beprepared

07/09/2025

The reviews are coming in, and audiences are calling "Waitress"
"Fantastic," "Incredible," and "Outstanding." The Broadway Rose Theatre Company is Tigard's own professional, world-class theatre company. Good seats are still available!

07/09/2025

It's so sad to hear that another local institution, Ernesto's Italian Restaurant, in business for nearly 40 years, will be shutting down later this month. Where will you get your Italian fix in the future?

07/09/2025

🎂🎈Happy 70th Anniversary, Tigard Chamber of Commerce!🎉🥳

The Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 70 years of service and community impact with a Birthday-style Celebration at Summerlake Park this Friday, July 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Since 1955, the Tigard Chamber has played a vital role in shaping the economic landscape of Tigard, supporting local businesses, and fostering a thriving community.

This free, family-friendly event will feature delicious food, cold drinks, lawn games, music, cake, and the chance to connect with longtime and new members of Tigard’s vibrant business community. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on the Chamber’s past achievements and look forward to the exciting future ahead.

Whether you’ve been a member for decades or are new to the Tigard area, this event is a great way to meet fellow community leaders, enjoy a beautiful summer evening at the park, and celebrate the legacy and future of the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce.

07/07/2025

¡Viva Tualatin! Returns next weekend, Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tualatin Community Park. This celebration of diversity and community spirit is one of Tualatin’s most anticipated events of the year. The festival promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family, featuring live entertainment, cultural performances, and food vendors offering a diverse range of cuisines.

¡Viva Tualatin! is jam-packed with family-friendly activities. Test your skills on the mechanical bull, cool off on the water slide, or unleash your creativity with crafts, a giant coloring mural, and chalk art. Don’t miss the chance to browse unique treasures from talented artisans and vendors, offering everything from art to clothing to accessories.

This year’s event schedule features live performances from Grupo Mparable, Noche Cultural, and A Cara O Cruz.

A new highlight for 2025 is the Parade in the Park. The parade, starting at 4 p.m., invites participants of all ages to join in and make a lot of noise. Flags, bubbles, and noisemakers will be provided for use during the short loop around the park.

The event is free to attend and open to the public. Be sure to stop by the City booth for a chance to receive a special ¡Viva Tualatin! pennant or sticker for this year’s event. We hope you’ll join us for this vibrant celebration of Tualatin’s diverse culture and community!