Monthly Archives: March 2014

Spring Break Whale Watch

If you are looking for something to do this spring break (March 22-29) head to the coast! The last week in March is one of the best times to spot grey whales as they migrate north. Nearly 160 whales make … Continue reading

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Tualatin Valley Fire Station is on the Move

A new fire station is in the progress of being built on the corner of Evergreen street and Thompson road. The new station will be nearly three times the size of the old station and will better accommodate a full emergency … Continue reading

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North Bethany is Now a Reality

The plans for a north Bethany community has been in the works for a couple of years now. What was farm land and wooded hill side will soon be home to an estimated 10,000 new residents. The suburban development is … Continue reading

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Lebanese & Persian Food in Orenco Station

The restaurant Salam located in the Orenco Station area features a mix between Lebanese and Persian cuisine. They offer a wide variety of menu items with a lot of vegan and gluten free options. A great atmosphere and a good … Continue reading

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North Bethany’s Springville K-8 Running out of Room

Springville K-8 school is filled to the brim with students due to the new construction in the area.  The school is having to make some necessary changes to accommodate for the unexpected real estate boom. For more information on Springville’s plan … Continue reading

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Hillsboro’s Proposal for Community Center

A community center in the Hillsboro area has been on the City Council’s top priority list for a few years. Hillsboro Parks and Recreation has proposed a 91,000 square foot space located near 53rd Avenue, that will feature a recreational pool, … Continue reading

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Bethany Library is Getting Bigger!

The Central Bethany Development is planning on expanding the Bethany Village area in the next couple of years and is setting aside nearly 10,000 square feet of space for the Bethany Library to expand. This will be a great addition and resource … Continue reading

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Oregon School Performance Ratings

The Oregonian has come up with a 5 tier rating system for the 1,200 schools in the state of Oregon. The rating system is primarily based off of year-to-year improvements to individual student’s math and  reading scores. They also take … Continue reading

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