Tigard Life

10/10/2026

ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT IN CHILD S*X ABUSE INVESTIGATION

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an assault at a home near Metzger Park in unincorporated Washington County. The reporting party said he had come home and found an adult man in bed with his minor child.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) identified the man as 30-year-old Jason Emmanuel Lara-Vazquez. Detectives learned that Lara-Vazquez was posing as a teenager when he met the victim on Snapchat and had sexual contact with her more than once. Lara-Vazquez was taken to a hospital that night after a confrontation at the home.

On September 15, 2026, a Washington County grand jury convened and indicted Lara-Vazquez on the following crimes related to the incident:

• R**e in the second degree x2
• So**my in the second degree x2
• Sexual abuse in the first degree x4
• Unlawful sexual pe*******on in the second degree x2

On September 24, 2026, the Vancouver Police Department assisted WCSO detectives in arresting Lara-Vazquez. He was lodged at the Clark County Jail and extradited to the Washington County Jail on October 8, 2026.

Detectives are concerned there may be additional victims and want to speak with anyone who has information about Lara-Vazquez or who was contacted by him on Snapchat or other social media. Please contact VCU detectives at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-26-10111.

In accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office is releasing Lara-Vazquez’s booking photo to assist in identifying any additional criminal activity.

10/09/2026

Here's a great opportunity in Tigard for all aspiring artists!

10/03/2026

From "No Kids Allowed" to a 4,000-home boom.

60 years ago, King City was founded by retirees dodging annexation with a zero-tax council and a strict 50+ age rule. Today, the quiet senior haven is transforming into an age-inclusive powerhouse—with thousands of new homes on the way.

Read the wild 60-year evolution 👇

09/29/2026

If you’re looking for the ultimate family outing this weekend, Cook Family Park is the place to be this Saturday! 🧺✨

The City of Tigard is hosting El Tigre Fest from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., celebrating both Hispanic Heritage Month and Filipino American History Month.

Between 70+ local vendors serving up amazing food, live music echoing across the park, free books from the library, and visits from Coco and Encanto characters, there’s truly something for every age.

Admission is free! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. See you on the grass! 🎺⚽🌮

09/17/2026

As a matter of policy, Tigard Life decided early on (almost 10 years ago!) to keep our focus on what happens within the confines of Tigard and King City. Plenty of media covers Washington County and the State, and frankly, focusing on what's happening in Tigard and King City keeps us busy. There's never a shortage of stories to fill our pages.

We also struggle with what to cover from within our coverage area. Should we focus more on City Government and Politics? Or should we focus more on community events, new restaurants, and what's happening at our children's schools? What do you want to read?

Occasionally, we share important items from other news organizations, like the story below from our friends at The Oregonian.

We'd love to hear your feedback. Should we be expanding our coverage to include County and State issues? Do we already focus too much on local politics? What kind of stories do you want to see more of?

Tigard officials are calling for Chair Kathryn Harrington to resign after she raised her middle finger to Commissioner Nafisa Fai in a public meeting.

09/14/2026

–– BREAKING NEWS! PUBLIC NOTICE! ––

The Tigard Costco Food Court will close for renovations starting Monday, and the project will last 6-8 weeks. (...and I-5 Southbound is shut down at the Rose Quarter for 5 weeks)

09/12/2026

It's not too late to head on down to Downtown Tigard for the 2026 Tigard Street Fair - going on until 6:00pm. You'll find something for the whole family: Explore a variety of artisans, crafters, a b**r garden, local businesses and more. Enjoy delicious food vendors, a Kid’s Zone filled with activities, and live music throughout the day featuring Hit Machine.

Celebrate the people, businesses, and community that make Downtown Tigard so special! The Tigard Street Fair, sponsored by OnPoint Community Credit Union and the City of Tigard, is bringing Main Street to life on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Explore a variety of artisans, cra...