On a quiet Wednesday afternoon, McLean Boggess has come to Comfort Zone equipped with a vacuum, a 2011 Kirby Sentria II, from his sprawling collection, to give back to a space he says has given much to him. The 41-year-old collector and enthusiast is a familiar face at this peer-run drop-in resource center. Operated by […] The post Drop-In Resource Center offers Free Programs, Connection, Community and Fun first appeared on Tigard Life.| Tigard Life
King City City Hall’s revolving door took a few more spins in July when the city manager and two city councilors resigned within a 16-day period. Former city manager Mike Weston, who held the position for almost 10 years and was in contract negotiations to become Troutdale’s city manager, submitted a letter of resignation on […] The post King City City Council moves ahead with finding new city attorney(s), city manager and two city councilors first appeared on Tigard Life.| Tigard Life
On July 22, 2025, Fogo De Chão announced that it will be opening its second Oregon location in Bridgeport Village. Fogo De Chão is an internationally renowned Brazilian Steakhouse that serves churrasco – a popular style of cooking that features high-quality cuts of meat grilled over an open flame. At Fogo De Chão, customers can […] The post Fogo de Chão to open new location in Bridgeport Village first appeared on Tigard Life.| Tigard Life
Homeowners in larger manufactured-home parks and marinas in Oregon are tentatively breathing a sigh of relief after the Oregon Legislature passed a bill in the 2025 session that places caps on space rentals starting in 2026, but they are far from fully satisfied with the outcome. Recently several residents of three local parks – Royal […] The post Manufactured-home park residents get some relief from 2025 rent-cap bill first appeared on Tigard Life.| Tigard Life
Please don’t call Donald Eaton a name-dropper, but when he starts talking about his 30-year career as an assistant director of movies and television series in Hollywood and around the world, his former colleagues just happen to be world-famous. One of Eaton’s first jobs was working as assistant director on the 1979-1984 TV series “Hart […] The post Working with famous actors was just another day at the ‘office’ first appeared on Tigard Life.| Tigard Life
After a long summer with the kids, it’s time for our students to head back to school. Now is a great time to check backpacks, set routines, and update emergency plans! Emergencies in our community can include power outages, wildfire smoke, and ice storms, so knowing what to expect when your child is at school […] The post Emergency Preparedness | Back-to-School Safety: What You Need to Know About School Emergency Plans first appeared on Tigard Life.| Tigard Life
Tigard is on the rise. From iconic shopping destinations that support hundreds of local jobs to innovative workforce programs preparing our residents for the future, our city is strengthening its economic foundation in ways that are intentional, inclusive, and future-focused. At the heart of these efforts is a simple but powerful mission: build a resilient […] The post Mayor’s Corner | A Thriving Tigard: Growing with Purpose first appeared on Tigard Life.| Tigard Life
The Simple Step That Can Bring Your Pet Home Every year, countless pets go missing. Some slip out of open doors, others dash away during fireworks or storms, and some simply wander too far from home. While collars and ID tags are important, they can fall off or become unreadable. A microchip is a permanent […] The post Chipped and Safe: first appeared on Tigard Life.| Tigard Life
It’s not shocking that Claire Masters has a planner to keep track of her schedule. The recent Tigard grad is about to start her freshman year at Portland State University, and she is going to be quite busy. It’s nothing new for Masters, though. At Tigard, Masters played soccer in the fall and softball in […] The post Tigard grad brings multi-sports Masters-y to PSU first appeared on Tigard Life.| Tigard Life
Summer Reading continues through August 31 at Tigard Public Library! Kids and teens get a free book when they finish the challenge, and everyone can earn stickers and buttons. Find the latest news and opportunities for everyone in your family at tigard-or.gov/library. The library will be closed Monday, September 1. Online resources are available 24/7 […] The post Upcoming Programs at Tigard Library first appeared on Tigard Life.| Tigard Life