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Washington County, Oregon


Tigard man, arrested after fleeing the country to avoid state trial, convicted in federal sex-trafficking case
A 40-year-old Tigard man has been convicted by a federal jury of sex trafficking a woman by force in 2021. The defendant, who had previously fled the country to avoid a state trial, was found guilty of the trafficking…
Jerre Ann Teter Bader, May 6, 1938 — Oct. 22, 2026
Jerre Ann Teter Bader, a long-time resident of Tigard, Oregon, passed away on October 22, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Missouri, she spent decades in the Portland suburbs as a dedicated homemaker, teacher, and…

Tigard man who fled to Thailand after sex trafficking his girlfriend could face life in prison
A Tigard man who fled to Thailand after allegedly sex trafficking his girlfriend faces potential life imprisonment. The case highlights the severity of human trafficking charges and the international efforts involved in…

Tigard man convicted of sex trafficking after failed flight to Thailand
Selva Mudaliar, a 40-year-old man from Tigard, Oregon, has been convicted of sex trafficking following a failed attempt to flee to Thailand. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison for the…

Tigard-Tualatin School District announces elementary school slated to close
The Tigard-Tualatin School District announced that Alberta Rider Elementary School is slated to close for the 2028-29 school year. The decision is part of a broader strategy to adjust school boundaries in response to…

Tigard-Tualatin School District leaders name 1 elementary school as a candidate for closure
Tigard-Tualatin School District officials have identified one elementary school as a candidate for potential closure. The announcement marks the beginning of a formal review process regarding the district's facility…

Police arrest juvenile armed robbery suspects after Tigard schools go on lockout
Police in Tigard arrested four juvenile suspects following an armed robbery investigation that prompted a temporary lockout at three local schools. Authorities swarmed the area to secure the perimeter and locate the…
Photos: Glencoe shocks Tigard in girls soccer state playoffs
The Glencoe girls soccer team secured a dramatic victory over Tigard in the first round of the OSAA 6A state playoffs on Saturday. After a scoreless regulation and overtime period, Glencoe triumphed in a penalty kick…

Demanda por casi $1 millón por pretzels contaminados
Una familia reclama 950.220,85 dólares tras denunciar que su hijo comió un pretzel contaminado con limpiador de hornos en Fowler Middle School, en Tigard, Oregón. El incidente ocurrió en octubre de 2025 y, según la…