“I first got into pickleball with my wife for the competition and fun,” said Robison “Then our college-age son started to play with us He found the sport to be challenging and fun as well Robison plans to bring his passion for pickleball to Tigard in August with the opening of Pickleball Kingdom will feature 13 professional-grade indoor courts.  One of the fastest-growing sports in the United States pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis The sport was invented in the 1960s on Bainbridge Island but in recent years has seen a surge in popularity Pickleball Kingdom touts itself as the world’s largest indoor pickleball entity The Tigard facility will offer courts designed for optimal playing conditions combining outdoor court surfaces with indoor benefits for year-round play as well as professional coaching and clinics tailored for all skill levels The facility will also have youth programs leagues and tournaments and community and corporate events.  and majority owner of Pickleball Kingdom in the Portland/Vancouver market He said he continues to look for other possible Pickleball Kingdom locations in the Portland/Vancouver region Robison said Pickleball Kingdom has five core values: “Life is better with pickleball; pickleball is fun; pickleball is good for you physically and spiritually; our greatest asset is our community,” and “we respect our teammates.”  “I really like how easy it was to get started in the game and the community aspect that comes with pickleball,” said Robison “I love the fact that it allows people to compete at the skill level that best fits them but also allows you to challenge yourself to get better and play at higher levels the sport is really about the community aspect and having fun while getting some exercise.” Robison said he was impressed with the Tigard location from the first time he saw the site and appreciates the local interest in the sport “There is a vibrant local community that is very enthusiastic about pickleball,” he said “We have a location that is easy to access right off the freeway and a building that allows us to offer the experience and amenities we expect with a club of our size It gave us the ability to have 13 indoor courts two great spaces for corporate events and parties a mezzanine area where people can gather to watch games or socialize president and chief global officer of Pickleball Kingdom shared Robison’s enthusiasm for the expansion.  “We’re thrilled to partner with Gunn Robison whose experience and vision align perfectly with Pickleball Kingdom’s mission,” Streett said “His leadership and commitment to building a strong community will not only contribute to our brand’s continued success but also create an unparalleled playing experience for pickleball enthusiasts in the Portland area.” Robison spent 25 years in technology sales and marketing most recently serving as vice president of marketing at Microsoft are both graduates of the University of Washington and have three adult children.  “We are incredibly excited to expand into the Portland area and bring Pickleball Kingdom to Tigard,” said Ace Rodrigues He said he plans for Pickleball Kingdom to be the “Amazon of pickleball.” “Portland has a thriving pickleball community and we are committed to providing players with a world-class indoor facility where they can enjoy the game year-round,” Rodrigues said “This location will be a game-changer for the region.” The Tigard Pickleball Kingdom will have hours from 6 a.m Robison said pickleball was a perfect fit for his family and hopes to bring that spirit of fun and family entertainment to Tigard He added that the Tigard location perfectly fit his goals for the new pickleball franchise “We finally have found the right space and location to bring a location to Tigard We look forward to joining this passionate community of players across all skill levels while continuing to grow the community and sport in the Portland area We plan to open in August and start taking membership sign-ups in July but also offer memberships for people who want to play more frequently Our single membership price is $130 per month.” the Tigard softball team went on an improbable playoff run the first time in more than a decade such a high seed made it that far.  But Tigers Head Coach Pete Kostel isn’t interested in looking back at last year when it comes to his current team.  “This year’s team is building its own identity,” he said this is the 2025 team,’ and they’re doing a good job of that and showing their character Coming off the run to the state semifinals things started a little rocky for Tigard this season with four straight losses “We’ve played our toughest (non-league) season since I’ve been here,” Kostel said I knew that this group could play at that level.” The Tigers appear to have turned a corner after the early string of losses The most recent win came in Tigard’s opening game of league play an 8-1 win on the road at Lake Oswego.  The Lake Oswego featured a pretty typical winning formula for the Tigers: a great start on the mound by senior Avery Rust and offensive contributions up and down the lineup giving up one run on two hits and striking out 13.  Rust was the winning pitcher in all three of Tigard’s road wins in the playoffs last year en route to the semifinal game and she’s off to an impressive start to her senior campaign.  “It’s pretty special and sometimes you can get complacent because she’s just a workhorse out there,” Kostel said “It’s just something special for me to be around her But Rust doesn’t just contribute on the mound she was named to the All-Three River League second team as a pitcher and an infielder.  Rust made things a bit easier on herself with four RBIs including three on a bases-clearing double to break things open late Fellow senior Adrieanna Perez chipped in two RBIs.  Tigard also got key hits in the game from senior Claire Masters and junior Kiarra Belli two players Kostel said are key catalysts for the team’s success.  and now they’re in positions to lead the program,” he said “A lot of the older girls on the team have come up playing together as freshmen and in JV and it shows them how to be good leaders when it’s their turn.” Kostel thinks that also has played a role in the team’s greatest strength so far this year.  “Our team chemistry is really strong right now,” he said When Geoff Colton went to college in his early 30s he wanted to join some kind of activity where he could meet people.  He felt his options were a bit limited as someone who had recently gotten sober after struggling with drugs and alcohol.  “I knew it couldn’t be a frat,” he said.  where he had plenty of opportunities to play on club and school teams He found a club team at his college in Sacramento and has spent the last decade-plus integrating himself back into the sport.  Colton is trying to teach the game he loves to younger generations as the head coach of the Tigard boys volleyball team a new team in its first season at the school.  “This is my giveback to the community,” Colton said “It’s about teaching kids about the sport I love I was in communication with (Tigard Athletic Director) Ryan Taylor for three years about getting a team together the Oregon School Activities Association named boys volleyball as an emerging activity meaning there was enough interest in making it a full-on sport that OSAA would give it a probationary period to see if enough schools participated The sport has grown from 25 teams in 2023 to nearly 70 this year and the OSAA is expected to vote on whether to make it a full sport this October.  Colton has coached boys volleyball club teams in the area and was following along as OSAA discussed adding boys volleyball and was in contact with Taylor about bringing a team to the school.  There are some difficulties in starting a new program Colton wasn’t totally sure about what turnout would be like “I’m a one-man band and I would have loved to produce a JV team “But the time constraints with coaching club and my regular work Another difficulty is teaching his team the sport only two have any kind of organized volleyball experience: sophomore Brayden Ellis It’s also a good challenge to step up in this leadership position and help out the players with less experience It’s been fun to see them pick things up and get better.” Colton said he has leaned on Ellis and Matthews quite a bit so far this year.  “I consider them assistants to me,” he said “When it came time to running specific drills I ask them to showcase and display what I was trying to convey to the rest of the team as far as the execution of certain plays Colton said his team is very willing to learn and are excited about the sport which is what he wants to see more than anything else he compared the process of teaching the Tigers about the game to coaching an under-12 team.  “If they’re showing excitement and improving as athletes One other thing that has made it a bit more difficult is that volleyball isn’t the most mainstream sport It’s not one you can typically throw on the TV any time of year or one kids grow up watching or playing outside of occasionally in gym class.  Freshman Patrick Gerhard had some experience playing on an afterschool team in middle school but his first year on the school team has been quite a bit different just in terms of learning the sport and the intensity of playing for the school “We have so many people doing it for the first time or even me but never in a competitive environment,” he said “It’s a big change for me from middle school afterschool teachers to actual professional coaching.” He said he heard there was a chance there would be a boys team when he got to high school and he was pumped when he found out he could give it a try Both Gerhard and Ellis said they told friends about the team to try and get them to try out they both also said they have friends coming to their home games already and they’ve loved playing in front of a crowd.  Colton said he’s already seen so much growth in his players that he’s already excited about the future of the program.  “It’s a sport where you have to crawl before you can walk,” Colton said “You start with learning how to pass the ball and set the ball and the arm swing mechanics of hitting the ball at the net the boys go from learning the techniques to learning the rules They go from scoring a point to understanding how they scored a point.” The work the team has put in is already paying off leading to some younger or more inexperienced players having to play more than expected Colton can see the players on his team connecting to the sport the more they play and he thinks that bodes well for the future of boys volleyball at Tigard.  “What we’re able to do with those younger aged athletes is have them lock in on the sport,” he said “So many families have already reached out to ask what more they can do to get their son playing more volleyball There are plenty of camps and plenty of clinics close and the next season of club volleyball is coming up they’re all going after the same goal: to get better and represent their school.” Durham Elementary second grader Coco Whitehurst has plenty of time to decide what she wants to be when she grows up the young book lover is eyeing a life in one of her favorite places: the library The 8-year-old recently explored that interest as a guest host for Portland-based International Children’s Arts Network’s (ICAN) series ICAN Become a podcast that pairs kids with working professionals.  Coco sat down with Tigard Youth Librarian Holly Campbell-Polivka for a charming conversation that drifted easily from Campbell Polivaka’s career path and favorite parts of the job to the pair’s mutual love of books.  “I learned how to work with readers on different reading levels and different interests which is looking for answers with trusted sources,” Coco tells listeners to close the episode “What do you want to become when you grow up?” which operates out of a KOIN Tower studio in downtown Portland as part of KQAC 89.9 All Classical Radio broadcasts youth programming and streams content on demand Its mission is to let kids lead the way and put them on the air said All Classical Radio development director Allison Fuller alongside many of our other flagship programs really provided a new opportunity for youth to have their voices heard,” she said So this is not something we as a bunch of adults are putting together and hoping that the youth enjoy but having them be part of the creative process to provide that platform for young people to hear themselves Coco found her way to the studio after her mom saw a social media post from the station inviting kids to participate She’s one of about 25 kids who have recorded segments of the podcast but a few have been recorded virtually from distant states In a space where previous hosts have talked to Broadway performers and professional athletes she peppered Campbell Polivka with questions about the life of a librarian learning the job is more than just story times and shelving books.  “If you’re going to be a children’s librarian like me “You need to be able if somebody’s asking an informational question and this is really important for people in life in general; you have to be able to figure out how you can find the answer to that question and make sure that you’re using a good source.” who also get an education in broadcasting that culminates with hearing the finished episode And it’s available for free to anyone who’s interested “(Kids) come to me just like Coco did and we get to talk,” production assistant Steven Joinson said “We learn what it’s like to use a microphone  From the furniture to the mic set-ups everything at ICAN’s Moonflower studio is tailored to kids Every young visitor has an opportunity to record while the youngest visitors might say a few words “I have youth as young as 4 or 5,” Joinson said “We get some little fun toys off the shelf then we slowly start introducing the fact that there’s a microphone; pop some headphones on and see what your voice sounds like.” ICAN Become episodes follow their young hosts’ interests.   “I felt really excited that I could interview a librarian and they could give me really good tips,” Coco said providing a chorus of “Yay” when she mentions them in the podcast.  “(Going to record) felt very professional,” said Coco’s mom getting into Portland and going to this big building with the fancy elevators and it’s like a beautiful studio for this huge radio station.”  Coco loved the experience so much that she’s considering going back to do an episode of the station’s storytelling show and she says every kid should give it a try act like you’re having a normal conversation You don’t want to be superduper hard on yourself you’ll feel like you’re just talking to someone.’” Visit icanradio.org to hear Coco’s ICAN Become episode or to arrange a studio visit When fire engines pull out of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue King City Station 35 later next year The King City Planning Commission learned about the project at its Feb 12 meeting during a presentation by TVF&R’s Capital Projects Manager Chad Liggett and Director of Logistics Heidi Hicks along with architects Aidan Katz and Erica Jankowski with Soderstrom Architects The new station will be two stories high to allow for more staff and apparatus to serve a growing population The slightly larger new station will top out at 38 feet high in the center with a sloping roof toward the sides with solar panels The new station will be built over the footprint of the old 1970s station The Oregon Department of Transportation no longer allows new fire station signals on its highways so the driveway alignment with the current signal dictates the location The first floor will hold all the apparatus and have bi-fold doors instead of the old roll-up style are less susceptible to damage and more cost-effective in the long run,” Jankowski said “The building is designed for any apparatus needed in the future the trend is getting away from common sleeping areas to individual sleeping and dressing areas not defined by gender so there will be individual private rooms.” and there will be a cleaner environment for firefighters They will store their turnouts on the first floor The new facility will have lots of windows in the gym in the front part of the second floor and the second floor also will have an outdoor patio with a grill Jankowski said that while the new station might not be fully occupied when it opens there will be room to expand the staff in the future The new station will have a generator and propane tank for back-up power in the event of a power outage “That station will be fully operational following a natural disaster.” The first step in the construction process was setting up temporary on-site housing for the crews and equipment while the old station is demolished and a new one built The project is expected to take 14 to 18 months to be completed Site preparations for the temporary facility began in mid-March with demolition of the old station underway in June “Part of the reason we’re doing this (new construction) is because retrofitting is never as good as a new build,” Jankowski said “Fire insurance rates are based on fire response and this new station with more apparatus and more personnel could shorten response times a storm-water control pond will be built where the temporary facility was sited A cell tower on the site will remain along with a smaller AT&T facility and access to the rear of the property will be blocked by a gate is expected to cost approximately $12.28 million It allows TVF&R to issue $122 million in proposed general obligation bonds for emergency services according to TVF&R Public Affairs Officer Corrine Haning The Tigard Police Department would like to congratulate Lieutenant Monty Fox on his recent graduation from the 293rd session of the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico Internationally known for its academic excellence the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions Fox joined the Tigard Police Department in 2000 after first working as a high school teacher a member of the Washington County Mobile Response Team and a founding member of both the Tigard Police Force-on-Force Training Team and the Peer Support Team he finished his Master of Management in Public Administration degree from the University of Phoenix which provides instruction and training to sergeants from several departments across the region he led Tigard PD’s Criminal Investigation Unit then became the department’s first Professional Standards Sergeant before his promotion to lieutenant in December 2021 he enjoys spending time with his two adult children and his wife Fox joins other Tigard Police leaders who have also graduated from the FBI National Academy including Chief Jamey McDonald (266th session) Commander Robert Rogers (242nd session) and Commander Brad Sitton (277th session) Rachel Kazmierski was elected mayor by her fellow City Council members at the April 16 business meeting after a tie vote on two previous nominations She replaces former mayor Marc Manelis who resigned March 25 after a successful recall petition against him who won a seat on the council in the November 2024 election said she decided to run for the council because “I saw there was a need for a voice to represent the community.” Several former City Council members were recalled after voting in 2023 for the King City Transportation System Plan that includes extending Fischer Road into Kingston Terrace despite strong community-wide opposition Kazmierski said she does not support the plan “as it was done,” and added “We need to re-look at the Transportation System Plan have discussions with the community and collaboratively work with the people most affected by it The decision can be made more conscientiously because those most affected by the decision should be part of the decision and should be able to comment Both sides of the city need to be involved in this decision.” who is a high school math teacher and has been department chair for the past six years said she believes the role of the City Council is to represent the community Right out of the gate after becoming mayor had been inexplicably moved to the end of the April 16 agenda along with dividing the comments between “King City residents” and “Public Guests.” “The first thing I would like to do as mayor is move open forum up ahead of the items we are going to be voting on,” Kazmierski said at the meeting Councilor Jessica Braverman made a motion to move up open forum on the agenda and Councilor John Hartman seconded the motion.  “I support this motion,” Kazmierski said at the meeting “I feel very strongly that our goal and our purpose is to work for the community Before we can deliberate on these items on the agenda it’s very important for me to hear from all of you I believe that’s why you are all here is to tell us how you feel about the items we are going to vote on then we have made decisions without your input which in my opinion is not the correct process so I will support that motion.” The motion was passed unanimously 6-0 “The role of the City Council is to represent the people and how do we do that if we don’t hear from them before the vote People see what I’ve done in the last four months on the council and that I’m here to listen and hear both sides and listen to the community.” Kazmierski said becoming mayor was “nothing I had ever envisioned and it’s like drinking from a firehose of information I’ve been studying proper procedure – there’s been lots of information but it’s exciting to be out of my comfort zone who is a police officer with the King City Police Department have lived in Edgewater almost 10 years and have three young children ages 10 which was seconded by Councilor Vince Arditi; the three of them voted in favor of Braverman Councilor Jan Tysoe and Council President/Mayor pro tem Denny Gelfand voted no which was seconded by Gelfand; the three of them voted yes Braverman then nominated Kazmierski for mayor is very calm in her approach and always comes to meetings prepared,” Braverman said I believe she has the best interests of our city and constituents in mind so I think she would make a wonderful mayor.” which ended the stalemate and was followed by a round of applause from the audience Kazmierski and Gelfand changed seats and nameplates before she said I will do my best to make sure we get this done properly.” Hartman’s late December appointment to the council is being challenged by a writ filed by Sandra Cunningham in Washington County Circuit Court alleging the city Code was not followed in appointing him the City of Tigard hired Brent Stockwell as its new manager who comes to the job following a decade as the Scottsdale was unanimously approved by the City Council with a $225,000 annual salary during an April 23 meeting in which his hiring was the sole agenda item The several-month recruitment and application process to find a successor for former city manager Steve Rymer included an all-staff town hall and a panel interview with the community “We got a bunch of good perspectives and council heard all of those taking into consideration all of the feedback we got and was pleased to recommend the appointment of Brent Stockwell,” said city attorney Shelby Rihala Stockwell will oversee day-to-day operations and work with City Council to implement community initiatives and Council priorities “I’m honored by the trust that you are placing in me,” Stockwell told Councilors “I’m really excited to serve the people of Tigard with you I’m excited to move forward and build on the excellent work that’s already been done.” In his 23-year career with the city of Scottsdale Stockwell additionally worked as an assistant to the mayor and city council served as a liaison in the Citizen and Neighborhood Resources Department “We had many really great candidates and (we’re) excited that Brent has agreed to join our team,” said Mayor Heidi Lueb Tigard Council members echoed Lueb’s enthusiasm before voting to make it official throughout the entire process,” Councilor Jake Schlack told Stockwell “I think you’re going to bring a lot of knowledge and new perspectives to the team and help us take Tigard to the next level.”  Councilor Jeanette Shaw cited Stockwell’s “expertise in economic development ensuring that our city puts a plan in place that moves forward with growing our jobs (and) also prosperity for our community members.”  While Councilor Yi-Kang Hu praised Stockwell’s “previous commitment to being present and engaged with his community,” he added “leadership is about building trust and listening and being visible to the people we serve.” Stockwell has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Washington and completed the Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program Before beginning his two-plus decade run with the city of Scottsdale and as a youth director with an Arizona non-profit Tualatin Parks and Recreation is gearing up for the return of the Blender Dash on Saturday This action-packed event is Tualatin’s wildest fun run The Blender Dash combines all the best elements of themed runs Every participant will receive a race number Be sure to wear clothes and shoes you’re ready to get dirty because no one will come out of this clean head over to the Fun Zone for face painting A big thank you to our generous sponsors: Impact Action Sports Jessica Clark-Root for Robbins Realty Group Tualatin Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Register today at www.TualatinOregon.Gov/Recreation Salt & Straw Ice Cream is excited to announce the grand opening of their new Oregon scoop shop in Bridgeport Village on May 9th at 11am with free beverages from local partner Roseline Coffee for the first 100 people in line The Portland-based company has been making award-winning ice cream that tells the story of artisans farmers and meaningful food moments for 13 years alongside monthly rotating menus that reflect culinary trends seasonality of ingredients and relevant cultural moments They have consistently partnered with Oregon-based businesses for their signature menu of classic flavors including Jacobsen Sea Salt for their Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough; Red Ape Cinnamon for their Cinnamon Snickerdoodle; Singing Dog Vanilla for their renowned Double Fold Vanilla; Durant Olive Oil for their Arbequina Olive Oil flavor and Rogue Creamery for their Pear & Blue Cheese Other local partnerships over the years include Cloudforest Roseline Coffee is the partner for the new Coffee Chamomile Sherbet (v) flavor featured in Salt & Straw’s chef and co-founder Tyler Malek’s recently released cookbook America’s Most Iconic Ice Creams: A Salt & Straw Cookbook The flavor will be available at the shop as part of The Cookbook Series which highlights flavors from the book.  The new shop is located at 7367 SW Bridgeport Rd OR 97224 and will be open daily from 11am – 11pm.  Burnie Jarvis said he was born to be a mechanic and after serving in the Korean War he enjoyed a successful career working on helicopters instead of attending college and pursing the professional career planned by his parents Working in a service station nights and weekends while in high school in Salt Lake City Jarvis wanted to work on cars despite his Chevrolet mechanic dad’s admonition got a job overhauling steam locomotives at a railroad yard Young men were being drafted to serve in the Korean War so he and a friend enlisted in the Navy reserves for one year planning to serve together but ended up stationed on opposite coasts Jarvis went back to work at the railroad for a year until he was drafted into the Navy and served for two years on a heavy cruiser I didn’t have to live in a foxhole and had a good place to sleep Our only close call was when we heard and saw small arms fire once We dropped anchor and left and came back a week and a half later to get the anchor He explained that the anchor had a buoy above it so they could locate it but you don’t want to lose one,” Jarvis said We had a look-out on a high spot of land with field glasses and a radio and he would find targets like railroads or bridges and give us the quadrants We had big eight-inch guns that could fire 25 miles with great accuracy and would take out the targets.” although there were a few times when they ran low on food When Jarvis had nighttime guard duty in a gun turret Marines on board served as the police force and sometimes North Korean or Chinese prisoners would be brought onboard and the ship had to go to Honolulu for repairs before heading back to Korea the South Koreans would have lost their country and freedom.” After Jarvis left the service and returned to the U.S. he became an aviation mechanic and ended up specializing in helicopters sometimes working with the famous Igor Sikorsky a Russian-American aviation pioneer who designed and flew the Vought-Sikorsky VS-300 the first viable American helicopter that utilized the rotor configuration used by most helicopters today Jarvis went to work in the overhaul department at Los Angeles Airways a helicopter airline that offered service between area airports “We carried airmail and freight to 30 different locations,” Jarvis said “We had a helicopter dedicated to the President He later moved to Oregon to work for Evergreen Helicopters in McMinnville.  “It was the mid-’60s and I had to get out of Southern California,” Jarvis said the company asked him to stay on and work as much as he wanted Jarvis tried to retire for good in 1996 but kept getting calls from companies interested in utilizing his expertise and his Dad would no doubt be proud of his son’s career and he has 12 grandchildren and too many great-grandchildren spread across the country to keep track of He goes to the gym six mornings a week and walks half an hour every day at Washington Square Mall “My doctor looked at me and looked at my chart and said While Jarvis doesn’t expect thanks for his military service he said when he wears his Korean War Veteran hat people come up and express their gratitude to him he received the Korean Ambassador Peace Medal I am writing to express concern about the safety of our local parks after dark I have noticed that park safety becomes a significant issue as night falls I’ve observed increasing concerns regarding insufficient lighting and a lack of visible security or patrols during evening hours While parks are meant to be safe havens for families and individuals these safety gaps can discourage community members from utilizing the parks after dark particularly those who may feel vulnerable or unsafe I urge local authorities to invest in more lighting in key areas and consider the addition of security cameras or more frequent patrols we can preserve the peaceful atmosphere of our parks while making them more welcoming and accessible for everyone Thank you for considering this important issue I hope it sparks further discussion on how we can make our parks safer for all Mask and Mirror Community Theatre will continue its Main Stage season with Philip King’s long-running London hit See How They Run the comedic chaos will take place on The Main Stage at Rise Church Performance times for the three weekends are 7:30 p.m King’s hugely popular farce is rife with mistaken identities and enough running to qualify as a full-body workout This hilarious play is set in an English vicarage and features an overwhelmed vicar and his wife who are barraged by colorful guests a cockney maid who has seen too many TV shows an old dowager who “touches alcohol for the very first time in her life,” a bishop aghast at all the goings-on Hoover’s cast bringing this action-packed physical comedy to life stars Sophia Caruso as Ida Hoover’s crew includes Peter Bolger as Production Manager Jodi Johnson as Stage Manager and Costumer Cindy Zimmerman and Roni Skinner as Set Dressers Steve Hotaling and Rick Hoover for Light and Sound Design Clover Floratos as Photographer/Videographer Clover Floratos and Christopher Kilmartin as Light and Sound Operator “I have wanted to direct this show for years Audiences will be entertained from start to finish with uproarious sight gags Special surprises in store include songs from The Andrews Sisters before the show The opening curtain speech will be delivered by British Army First Sergeant Douglas MacFarlane And opening night ticket holders can expect a special treat!” Mask & Mirror Community Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit performing company. Your support is very much appreciated. Additional information can be obtained by visiting www.maskandmirror.com When you grow with Tigard Public Library, you’ll find opportunities to enjoy music, make friends, and indulge your green thumb! Find our latest news and opportunities for everyone in your family at tigard-or.gov/library. Online resources are available 24/7 at wccls.org Stop by the library on your Free Comic Book Day circuit this year Choose from an incredible selection of exclusive comics for kids Stay to make buttons featuring your favorite heroes and villains Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library May 4 | 2-3 PMBurgess Community Room | All Ages Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month with us Enjoy a selection of songs from the continent of Asia This musical performance is brought to you by the founder of Heart Strings Mandarin 1st Sunday of the month: May 4 | 4-5 PMLibrary Technology Room | Adults   or other fiber arts project to work on at this cozy community meet up May 15 | 6-7 PMBurgess Community Room | Adults Local favorites BossaPDX present their arrangements of classics by Brazilian musical legends including Gilberto Gil BossaPDX is renowned for their combination of classic bossa and Brazilian jazz and is an eminently danceable experience May 18 10:30 AM and 11:45 AM (two concerts)Burgess Community Room | Kids & Families Join us for a free and fun classical music program for kids of all ages and their families Program presented in partnership with Classical Up Close a chamber music festival created and produced by members of the Oregon Symphony and friends May 25 | 11-12:30 PMBurgess Community Room | Adults starts and bulbs you’d like to share; then take home a new plant for yourself Please label each plant with its name along with its light then read throughout the summer to earn exclusive button or sticker badges Kids and teens receive another free book after completing the adventure Help us reach our community goal to earn wondrous new items for our Library of Things collection I am deeply committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone who lives in That’s why we have taken an important step toward fulfilling our promise to make Tigard safer by lowering speed limits on key roads across the city You may have noticed “NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN AHEAD” signs appearing in different areas These signs reflect a meaningful change—Tigard has successfully worked with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to reduce speed limits on nine key streets our Streets Division has been installing new speed limit signs to reflect this shift a critical step in our city’s efforts to reduce traffic crashes and save lives This change is about more than just adjusting numbers on a sign It’s about protecting our community and prioritizing human life Research and crash data consistently show that reducing vehicle speeds leads to fewer crashes and a lower speed can mean the difference between life and death We know that when drivers travel at safer speeds our streets become more welcoming and accessible for everyone Parents feel safer letting their children walk to school seniors can cross intersections with confidence and cyclists can navigate our roads without fear This change is about creating a city where all road users—not just drivers—are valued and protected Our efforts are part of a larger strategy to align with Tigard’s Vision Zero goals—the commitment to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries A Safe Systems approach to traffic safety means recognizing that people will sometimes make mistakes but our roads should be designed to prevent those mistakes from becoming fatal Lowering speed limits is one of the most effective ways to accomplish that goal and we are proud to take this step forward as a city making our roads safer requires all of us to do our part please be mindful of the new traffic patterns and adjust your speed accordingly Your actions behind the wheel have a direct impact on the safety of others we can create a safer community for everyone Thank you for being a part of this effort. To learn more about road safety and how safe speeds help protect lives, visit our website: bit.ly/Tigard-safe-streets Let’s continue working together to make Tigard’s streets safer As we swap out our snow boots for rain jackets and the first buds of spring emerge Tigard’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) wants to remind you that emergency preparedness should be part of your seasonal routine making Spring a perfect time to refresh your go-bag!  and important documents—enough to sustain an individual or family for at least 72 hours during an emergency evacuation Emergency supplies should cover at least two weeks for those sheltering at home especially considering Oregon’s history of storms Disasters don’t wait for perfect weather, being ready means being able to care for yourself and others, no matter the season.  You can find preparedness checklists and information at Ready.gov/kit or by joining our local CERT program 2025 7:34 p.m.Tigard Police Officer James Teeny is set to appear in court Friday on criminal charges Prosecutors say he lied in a search warrant affidavit last year A Tigard Police Officer is set to appear in court Friday on criminal charges after prosecutors say he lied in a search warrant affidavit last year and may have cost Washington County prosecutors the chance to convict a known drug dealer was cited with official misconduct in the first and second degrees a misdemeanor alleging he “unlawfully and knowingly” failed to tell the truth Teeny hung up after an OPB reporter asked for comment on the charges and did not return a voicemail message The specific allegations against Teeny aren’t detailed in court records they do reference a drug case in which Teeny was the investigating officer Teeny was involved in the arrest where the defendant faced numerous felony drug counts including dealing “substantial quantities” of methamphetamine defense attorney Rachael Wilson asked a judge in Washington County to toss out “all evidence obtained as a result of law enforcement’s unlawful seizure and warrantless search” of her client’s cell phone filing refers to a stop that law enforcement extended “without independent constitutional jurisdiction.” Wilson argues since the initial cell phone search was unlawful “evidence obtained in the subsequent warranted search” of her client’s property “is fruit of the poisonous tree” and should also be tossed out Prosecutors said in charging documents that in addition to the drugs police found Wilson’s client unlawfully possessed a firearm materials used for packaging controlled substances and had previously been convicted in Multnomah County of delivering methamphetamine according to records from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training court records note Wilson and prosecutors held a settlement conference the Washington County District Attorney’s Office dismissed charges against Wilson’s client Tigard Police Chief James McDonald requested a criminal investigation that same day spokesperson Maddie Bauer said in a statement Thursday “Now that the outside criminal investigation is complete the Tigard Police Department is also conducting its own internal review of the case,” Bauer wrote a DPSST spokesperson confirmed the agency has opened a professional standards case to determine if Teeny “violated moral fitness standards” and said his certifications are under review He graduated from Portland State University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice Teeny was cited by an officer with the Hillsboro Police Department on April 14 It’s being prosecuted by the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office Tags: Police, Crime Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now ","type":"text"},{"_id":"F7EIBPKWAJAWDOSI7LKPSEDH4A","additional_properties":{},"content":"Officer Jacob Teeny 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earned a degree in international political economics and journalism from the University of Minnesota Members provide bargain-priced, healthy, generously sized plants including vegetables, herbs, flowering, and garden specimens. A 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, the sale aids us in supporting our ongoing charities, including Caring Closet, and Tigard Good Neighbor Center. A perfect option for spring gardening or gifting. Don’t miss it! For questions contact donnajsoderberg@icloud.com – 2:00 p.m.Where: Bull Mountain Farmer’s MarketCanterbury Square Center14389 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard — A driver struck and killed a pedestrian in Tigard on Saturday night along Southwest Gaarde Street near Highway 99W Initial reports state that a 48-year-old man was driving a minivan west on Gaarde Street when he struck a pedestrian Officers and emergency first responders started CPR on the injured pedestrian Police said the driver is cooperating with their investigation and they add that it doesn’t appear that the driver was speeding or impaired when he struck the pedestrian Officers are withholding the pedestrian’s name until his family members have been notified of his death Southwest Gaarde Street was closed until about 10:30 p.m while the Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team investigated the collision Imagine a mash-up of past eras’ top television music maestros where you could “meet” these talented hosts of yesteryear and go behind the scenes of their decades-long shows attendees can go back to the Fabulous ‘50s and Swingin’ ‘60s by attending its upcoming production of “Battle of the Bandstands: Dick Clark vs Lawrence Welk” that features Ken Kane as Dick Clark and George Mauro as Lawrence Welk “The Lawrence Welk Show,” a nationally televised folksy musical variety show hosted by big band leader Lawrence Welk ran from 1955 to 1971; “American Bandstand,” hosted by Dick Clark giving many new artists their first exposure to national audiences “My original idea was based on doing a show around ‘American Bandstand,’ which has tons of music,” said Lennon Smith who is directing her fourth show for Northwest Senior Theatre did the research and gave me a list of songs to choose from and we go back and forth between the two eras and my husband George Mauro designed the videos.” Eric Margeson doing the board engineering and Mak Kastelic as the music director The enthusiastic theater troupe has delighted metro-area audiences with its versatility and talent since 1991 spending 20 years at the Alpenrose Dairy Opera House before that venue closed in 2019 The world pretty much shut down the following spring when Covid-19 hit but the troupe rebounded when it found a new home at Rise Church in Tigard who has been president of the Northwest Senior Theatre Board of Directors for the past seven years We have been recovering the last three years and our nominating committee is finding people to run for office You don’t have to be a performing member to be on our board We’d love to have outside people on our board with new ideas.” She explained that there “is always stuff to do” and added “We are a 501(3)(c) all-volunteer organization and I am confident we will persevere and grow.” Two of Northwest Senior Theatre’s members are also members at Rise Church and facilitated the connection for the company to rent the church to rehearse and put on its shows “Everyone has been friendly and accommodating,” Lloyd said Smith’s husband Mauro is a freelance musician at the church and first got involved with the troupe as its sound technician; when it was looking for a new director a couple years ago Smith has a bachelor of arts degree in theater and a master’s degree in counseling psychology in the Bay Area for almost 30 years before moving here She is thrilled to have found new directing opportunities in her new home and has been a welcome addition to the Northwest Senior Theatre team “I was looking for a cause when I moved here I wanted it to be creative and also involve the brain and movement and be around people I feel I’m contributing to the world with these lovely people.” aka “Dick Clark,” is involved in promoting Northwest Senior Theatre on social media “In the time between our last show in November and now created a Facebook group for NST and our fans and have even launched a podcast on our new YouTube channel,” he said “It’s all part of our effort to grow our audience and to demonstrate that being older doesn’t mean being out of touch.” When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 7, 8, 9 and 10, at 2 p.m. Where: Rise Church, 10445 S.W. Canterbury Lane, Tigard 97223. Tickets: $10 and are on sale at bit.ly/TikSp or at the door (checks or cash only) The venue is wheelchair- and walker-accessible with lots of free parking For more information, visit nwseniortheatre.org, email nwseniortheatre@gmail.com or call 503-251-4332. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. shows shattered windows of a Tesla dealership said Thursday they are working with the FBI to investigate gunshots fired at a Tesla dealership overnight in the latest instance of vandalism at one of the company’s retail stores No one was injured in the shooting in the town of Tigard outside Portland Surveillance video indicated the shots were fired at around 1:46 a.m Investigators believe at least seven shots were fired damaging three cars and shattering windows One bullet went through an office wall and into a computer monitor Tigard police said they were working with federal partners including the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol to ensure “a thorough and broad-scope investigation.” Police didn’t have a description of a suspect shows a vehicle with a damaged windscreen outside of a Tesla dealership The shooting comes a week after federal prosecutors in Denver charged a woman in connection with vandalism against a Tesla dealership in Colorado, including Molotov cocktails being thrown at vehicles and the words “Nazi cars” spray painted on the building arrested a man in connection with two incidents after a report that someone threw Molotov cocktails at a Tesla dealership Tags: Tigard, Oregon, Cars, Shooting (KATU) — One person was killed after a car crashed into a house in Tigard early Wednesday morning Investigators say a Subaru crashed into the front of a home in the 12500 block of SW Gaarde St officers and paramedics with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue found the driver of the car already deceased when they arrived at the scene The driver was the only person in the car," Tigard Police said in a press release Officials say the people who lived at the house were not there at the time of the crash Investigators did not say how the crash occurred but did say they believe that speed was a factor The Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) responded to the scene and SW Gaarde was closed until about 4:45 a.m "For it to hit the house coming up the hill there must've been quite a bit of speed involved," Lee Goecks said And then that car stopped it with the tree If you see the picture there it stopped from the tree from hitting us." He said he used a garden hose to help contain the fire before firefighters got there The driver has so far only been identified as an adult man READ ALSO: Police searching for 14-year-old Vancouver teen PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pickleball Kingdom the world's largest indoor pickleball entity announces its newest facility coming to Tigard This 42,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will feature 13 professional-grade indoor courts and is targeting a late summer 2025 opening this location is set to become the premier pickleball destination for the Portland metro area and beyond "We are incredibly excited to expand into the Portland area and bring Pickleball Kingdom to Tigard," said Ace Rodrigues "Portland has a thriving pickleball community and we are committed to providing players with a world-class indoor facility where they can enjoy the game year-round This location will be a game-changer for the region." "We are excited to be joining the Portland pickleball community which is very well established and growing every day," said Robison "Building a state-of-the-art indoor pickleball facility in an area like Portland is something we have been looking at for a long time We finally have found the right space and location to bring a location to Tigard We look forward to joining this passionate community of players across all skill levels while continuing to grow the community and sport in the Portland area." "The Portland area is very passionate about pickleball but has a real need for more courts "Opening our facility in Tigard with 13 indoor courts and 42,000 square feet of space will provide year-round opportunities for pickleball players in the region in perfect conditions We look forward to building a great facility and gathering place for the Portland pickleball community." President and Chief Global Officer of Pickleball Kingdom expressed his enthusiasm for the expansion "We're thrilled to partner with Gunn Robison whose experience and vision align perfectly with Pickleball Kingdom's mission His leadership and commitment to building a strong community will not only contribute to our brand's continued success but also create an unparalleled playing experience for pickleball enthusiasts in the Portland area." Before joining forces with Pickleball Kingdom Gunn Robison spent 25 years in technology sales and marketing most recently serving as Vice President of Marketing at Microsoft are both graduates of the University of Washington and have three adult children Their deep ties to the region and commitment to community make them the ideal leaders for this expansion Pickleball Kingdom is the premier indoor pickleball franchise dedicated to fostering community and providing world-class facilities With a mission to create a global network of pickleball venues Pickleball Kingdom is at the forefront of the fastest-growing sport in the U.S Pickleball Kingdom offers franchisees the highest industry AUV (average unit volume) per location demonstrating the strength of its business model and the comprehensive support provided to franchise owners As pickleball continues to surge in popularity, Pickleball Kingdom invites driven individuals to explore franchise opportunities and join this exciting growth. For more information on franchise opportunities, visit https://pickleballkingdom.com/franchise/ Mitch Kistner, Sr. Director of MarketingEmail: [email protected]Phone: 888-788-0999 announces its newest facility coming to 169 Hale Rd announces its newest facility coming to Bryan General Sports Sporting Events Entertainment Fitness/Wellness Do not sell or share my personal information: (KATU) — Tigard Police are investigating another shooting at the Tigard Tesla dealership Police officials say shots rang out at 4:15 a.m Police tape and barricades closed off Southwest Cascade Avenue in Tigard in front of the dealership during the investigation Tigard Police say a security guard was at the dealership when the shooting occurred so a lot of damage at the dealership," Kelsey Anderson with Tigard Police said "We'll be working with our federal partners again to investigate this." Video from a KATU photographer shows a shattered windows near the front of the building several windows and vehicles suffered damage from gunshots at this same location On Tuesday, several Tesla Cybertrucks were vandalized in Seattle Photos and video circulating online show multiple Tesla Cybertrucks with phrases referencing Elon Musk and swastikas in red spray paint our sister station KOMO-TV in Seattle reported A Salem man was charged in connection with a vandalism case at the Tesla dealership in Salem last week As spring brings blooming flowers and warmer weather it also marks the start of allergy season—not just for humans also known as environmental allergies or atopic dermatitis can significantly impact your pet’s comfort and quality of life Understanding the signs and treatment options can help you keep your furry friend feeling their best all season long Allergies in pets fall into three general categories: food allergies While some environmental can occur year-round most seasonal allergies typically flare up in the spring Environmental allergies are caused by substances like pollen These allergens can enter the body through inhalation or contact with the skin Pets with seasonal allergies are often itchy and this itchiness can lead to a cascade of secondary issues if left untreated This is different than us humans that typically see more upper respiratory symptoms Unlike people who usually suffer from sneezing and runny noses pets tend to show allergies through their skin and ear infections are some of the most common symptoms You might notice your pet chewing at their feet Chronic ear infections and hot spots can also be signs of an underlying allergy issue there are several ways to help manage allergies at home vet-recommended shampoo can wash off allergens and soothe inflamed skin Wiping down your pet’s paws and coat after outdoor play can reduce allergen exposure over-the-counter antihistamines may provide relief but always consult your veterinarian before starting any new medication For pets with more severe or persistent symptoms These options target the immune system to help reduce the inflammation and discomfort referral to a board-certified veterinary dermatologist for allergy testing and immunotherapy (allergy shots or drops) may be recommended to provide long-term relief Spring should be a time for enjoying the outdoors If your pet is showing signs of seasonal allergies Call us at Nimbus Pet Hospital or contact your local veterinarian We can help you develop a treatment plan tailored to your pet’s needs and get them back to the comfort they deserve.  (KATU) — An 86-year-old woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by a metal ratchet strap that flew off a passing truck in Tigard the woman was walking along SW Durham Road near the 108th Avenue intersection when at about 9:23 a.m heavy-duty ratchet strap that fell off a passing truck Investigators are now asking for help in tracking down the truck's driver who they say might not even know about the incident Another person told police they heard a loud noise followed by the woman's cries for help That witness described the truck as a flatbed with a white cab and a green logo or lettering on the side and police aren't sure if they were even aware that the strap fell off the truck If you have any helpful information, Tigard Police officials want you to call 503-718-TIPS or email tips@tigard-or.gov Across many of the Tigard-Tualatin School District’s 17 school campuses aging facilities are creating challenges to learning – from leaking roofs to faulty fire alarms to failing heating systems.  the district has placed a $421.3 million bond proposal on the May 20 ballot Measure 34-342 is designed to repair and replace older buildings and keep students safe “We think all our students deserve to thrive in modern learning spaces,” said Tristan Irvin “We live in a community that values its strong school system and I’m hopeful that voters recognize the needs and will vote in support “When students and staff feel valued by their community they internalize that sense of worth,” Irvin added sound learning environments is a powerful way to show that we believe in them and they are worth the investment.” This is the district’s first bond proposal since voters passed a $291.3 million bond in 2016 Key projects in the new proposal include replacing 50-year-old Fowler Middle School and making significant renovations at four of the district’s oldest elementaries: Bridgeport The new bond would also add security cameras and fire-protection systems replace aging turf fields and field lighting update plumbing and provide modern curriculum and technology the bond is estimated to cost property owners an additional 99 cents per $1,000 of assessed value The median homeowner in the district’s boundaries would pay about $25 more per month in property taxes A citizen Bond Oversight Committee would be formed to ensure bond funds are spent responsibly and in alignment with voter-approved projects “We think it’s important that voters know that this measure would only be used to pay for local projects,” said Dr “It’s also worth noting that although these are primarily learning spaces our schools are community assets that thousands of people enjoy every month for meetings Udosenata added that the state pays for school operations but it is up to local voters to decide whether to invest in bonds for school buildings The state of Oregon has committed to awarding TTSD a grant of $8.28 million to fund additional projects but only if the bond passes in the May 2025 election.  More information, visit ttsdbond.org. 2025 11:49 p.m.Police in Oregon say gunshots were fired at a Tesla dealership for the second time in a weekThis photo provided by Tigard Police Department shows the boarded-up windows of a Tesla Dealership in Tigard after gunshots were fired for the second time in one week Gunshots were fired at a Tesla dealership in Oregon on Thursday for the second time in a week in ongoing vandalism and protests around the country since CEO Elon Musk became a key figure in the Trump administration more than a dozen shots were fired around the electric vehicle dealership in the Portland suburb of Tigard The shooting caused extensive damage to cars and showroom windows A similar shooting happened on March 6 at the same location Police said they continue to work with federal partners at the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives to thoroughly investigate An ATF explosive detection dog has been used after both shootings to help search for shell casings Tesla has been a target for demonstrations and vandalism in the U.S. and elsewhere this year. People have protested Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which has been moving to slash the size of the federal government Police said over the weekend that six Tesla Cybertrucks at a dealership in the Seattle suburb of Lynnwood were spray painted with swastikas and profanity directed at Musk, KING-TV reported On Sunday, four Cybertrucks were destroyed in a blaze in Seattle but investigators have not said if the fire the Seattle Police Department said it was working with federal partners to investigate the incident President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he was buying a new Tesla to show his support for Musk as the billionaire’s company struggles with sagging sales and declining stock prices Washington County, Metro and other project partners gathered Wednesday, March 19 to celebrate the grand opening of the Just Compassion Shelter & Resource Center expanded facility increases the nonprofit’s previous shelter capacity from 20 to 60 beds Sleeping areas are divided by gender into several separate rooms Shelter and day center guests will have access to fresh meals housing navigation and behavioral health services The center was also deigned "to make it easy for our guests to connect with services like health care and employement support from our partner agencies," explained Just Compassion Executive Director Dr Additional activities like gardening and art classes will offer enrichment and connection The facility can also accommodate up to 50 additional people overnight as an emergency shelter in extreme weather Oregon governor Tina Kotek addressed the crowd touching on the importance of local efforts in the bigger picture of the statewide effort to address homelessness: “With a facility like this [and] people coming together over the years – literally – to find the dollars Metro Council President Lynn Peterson cited a recent research paper on best practices in helping people transition from homelessness to housing One of the paper’s key findings is how impactful it is for people experiencing homelessness to have help navigating services “They don’t want to call a phone number and get put on hold,” she explained “they need humans who know them as individuals and care about them So thanks to Just Compassion staff and case workers These 60 shelter beds are the latest addition to the over 400 beds across Washington County that local partners have created using Metro supportive housing services dollars The shelter and access center will welcome its first guests Monday Read about the latest progress in each county's SHS-funded work Whether your roots in the region run generations deep or you moved to Oregon last week you have your own reasons for loving this place – and Metro wants to keep it that way Help shape the future of the greater Portland region and discover tools services and places that make life better today More subscription options (KATU) — Shots were fired at the Tesla dealership in Tigard early Thursday morning shattering windows and damaging three cars employees found the damage when they arrived for work at the dealership on Southwest Cascade Avenue across Highway 217 from the Washington Square Mall Surveillance video shows the suspect (or suspects) opening fire at about 1:45 a.m in a business park like this you’ve got different sources of potential surveillance of video We had crime scene technicians who responded this morning along with our detectives We’re working with our federal partners and we’re looking at all elements of the investigation,” said Kelsey Anderson This comes after reports of arson and another shooting at the Salem Tesla dealership in January and February Tigard police provided a statement addressing the potential motive: "While the motivation for this has not been confirmed we are aware that other Tesla dealerships have been targeted across Oregon and the nation for political reasons To ensure a thorough and broad-scope investigation READ MORE | Salem man charged in connection with vandalism cases at Tesla dealership who also serves as head of the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump the dealership was lined with protesters who disapprove of Musk's involvement in the federal government none of the ones we spoke with condoned of these protests "There's no answer for anything violent or jeopardizing someone's health and safety," said John McAlpine KATU reported on a protest outside of the dealership on Cascade Avenue If you have any information about the incident at the Tigard dealership, you can contact Tigard Police at 503-718-COPS or tips@tigerd-or.gov