Author: Lauren Bishop | Valley Times

Government

U.S. Rep. Bonamici slates Washington County town hall in June

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici announced that she will be heading to Washington County another town hall in 2025. ... Read more

Opinion

OPINION: Pass Senate Bill 125 to protect Oregon’s medical practices

Since its implementation in 2019, the Corporate Activity Tax has squeezed independent health care providers, and Oregon patients ... Read more

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Moving forward backward

Did you ever walk backwards out of a room when you happened upon an uncomfortable situation? I know ... Read more

Business

First Bank of Tigard, Cornelius’ Apatzingan Market tapped for Oregon Main Street grants

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct First Bank of Tigard grant amount and the source ... Read more

News

TVWD TALKS: How you can take control of your water bills this summer

Every September and October, my phone starts ringing with the same concern: “There’s no way we used that ... Read more

Opinion

OPINION: Democrats: Oppose federal Fix Our Forests Act

The federal Fix Our Forests Act is disastrous. It prioritizes logging over proven community wildfire protections like defensible ... Read more

Education

PHOTOS: Tigard High celebrates Class of 2025

Photos from Tigard High School’s Class of 2025 graduation June 6, 2025. Read more

Education

PHOTOS: Sherwood High graduates Class of 2025

Photos from Sherwood High School’s Class of 2025 graduation June 6, 2025. Read more

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Noncents

The plug on the bank was removed. Coins were scattered across the floor. Pennies. They were saved so ... Read more

Opinion

OPINION: More proactive approach to rental assistance would better serve tenants, landlords

The recent article, “Oregon sees a rise in eviction filings, but rent assistance programs are working,” presents a ... Read more