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TVF&R: Downed power lines fall onto SUV, shut down Hwy 26 overnight
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Downed power lines led to an hours-long closure on Highway 26 overnight. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue said people near Murray Boulevard called 911 to report they heard an explosion and believed a transformer blew.…
Read at KPTV FOX 12Arborist dies after falling while working in tree in North Plains, authorities say
NORTH PLAINS Ore. (KPTV) - An arborist fell to their death while working in a tree Tuesday evening, authorities say. According to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, the incident occurred around 5 p.m. in the area of Northwest Dixie Mountain…
Read at KPTV FOX 12VIDEO: Drone footage locates man accused of breaking into Beaverton apartment, assaulting resident
An employee with the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District alerted deputies after noticing the suspect in a wooded area, WCSO said.
Read at KOIN 6Another suburban school district eyes closure, boundary adjustments
The Tigard-Tualatin school district says it will propose the closure of one of its 11 elementary schools by fall of 2028 due to declining enrollment that has resulted in staff spread too thinly across its buildings.
Read at The Oregonian/OregonLiveTigard-Tualatin district to close elementary school in 2028
TIGARD, Ore. (KPTV) - The Tigard-Tualatin School District plans to close an elementary school at the start of the 2028-29 school year, according to the district. The district has not specified which school will close. The district said the…
Read at KPTV FOX 12Monday Morning Quarterback: Lakers rally past Tualatin
You’ve heard about the Friday night heroes. You’ve seen the long bombs, the breakaway runs, the jarring sacks and the momentum-stealing interceptions. But now, three days later, it’s time for the real geniuses to take over. It’s time for…
Read at Pamplin Media (Wilsonville Spokesman)Hwy 26 closed in both directions near Cedar Hills after power pole fire
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A power pole fire in the Cedar Hills area late Monday night has led to lane closures in both directions along Highway 26, according to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. TVF&R says firefighters responded to a power pole…
Read at KPTV FOX 12Tigard-Tualatin School District plans to close elementary school, citing low enrollment
Tigard-Tualatin joins a growing wave of Oregon districts contemplating school closures due to declining enrollment.
Read at KGW81 elementary school set to close in the Tigard-Tualatin School District: What to know
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Tigard-Tualatin School District has confirmed its plan to close one elementary school and implement district boundary changes. This comes after a school board meeting on Monday night finalized its recommendation…
Read at KOIN 6Tigard-Tualatin parents push back on district's proposed school changes
TIGARD, Ore. (KOIN) — The Tigard-Tualatin School District is planning to expand its two-way immersion (TWI) program at the schools it is in, eventually making the schools fully TWI. But that means students who are not in the program will…
Read at KOIN 6Oregon sues Tualatin home repair contractor for silencing negative customer reviews
Oregon’s Department of Justice is suing a Tualatin home repair company, alleging it silenced unhappy customers to keep negative reviews off the internet while touting glowing reviews to attract new business.
Read at The Oregonian/OregonLiveCelebrating Sherilyn Lombos: Tualatin City Manager Receives Statewide Award
Tualatin City Manager Sherilyn Lombos has received the Herman Kehrli Award from the League of Oregon Cities (LOC), recognizing her contributions to local government and her lasting impact on Tualatin and communities across Oregon. Sherilyn…
Read at City of Tualatin1 hurt after fire engulfs barn, field near Sherwood
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One person was treated and taken to the hospital after firefighters responded to a barn and field that became engulfed in flames near Sherwood on Saturday. Just before noon, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue said they…
Read at KOIN 6Tualatin officially opens new hydropower system that turns drinking water pressure into electricity
The new electricity project could save the city $26,000 a year, 'dozens of opportunities like this across the state' say project leaders
Read at KGW8Meet the 81-year-old artist behind thousands of painted rocks
TUALATIN, Ore. ( InvestigateTV ) - Every morning, rain or shine, painted rocks appear around Tualatin’s Jurgens Park like Easter eggs waiting to be found. The artist behind the rocks has been a mystery until now. Phillip Roberts, 81, has…
Read at KPTV FOX 122 people injured in fire that destroyed Tigard home
One person had to jump from a balcony to escape the flames. A dog and pet birds are presumed to have died in the fire, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue said.
Read at KGW82 people hurt, several pets presumed dead after two-alarm house fire in Tigard
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Two people were rushed to a hospital early Wednesday morning following a two-alarm house fire in Tigard. Just before 2 a.m., Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews responded to a fire at 15180 Southwest Sunrise Lane.…
Read at KPTV FOX 12Pilot dies in plane crash near Newberg
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information from the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. A pilot was killed when his ultralight airplane crashed at a Newberg-area airpark Monday. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and Dundee…
Read at Newberg GraphicSheriff's office identifies pilot who died after ultralight plane crash in Newberg
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue said the pilot was conscious when crews arrived, but his condition "worsened rapidly" and he didn't survive.
Read at KGW8Battery responsible for house fire in Newberg
Investigators have determined that a recent fire that heavily damaged a Newberg home was caused by the simplest of items: a battery. A release from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue said the one-alarm fire on Oct. 5 at a home in the 300 block…
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