http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126705693571377700 2010-02-24 00:00:00 http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126705693571377700 en-us When the sun shines on King City, it will provide financial benefits to the owners of new homes in the Northwest's first sustainable solar-powered community. Legend Homes, which is developing a new phase of EarthSmart homes in its Edgewater on the Tualatin subdivision, is the first production ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126705663663518000 2010-02-24 00:00:00 http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126705663663518000 en-us Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is moving its headquarters to Tigard. "We were going to move to Wilsonville," said Brian Barker, public information officer for TVF&R. "But when the economy tanked, we used the opportunity to go back out on the market and find a more affordable ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126705564693016400 2010-02-24 15:54:06 http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126705564693016400 en-us The bakery goods keep coming - loaves of bread and packages of pastries, bagels, muffins and more - and local residents couldn't be happier or more grateful. The Bread Man - aka Steve Sandberg - has set up a lifeline between Oroweat Bakery in Beaverton and several local residential communities, ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126705378236383300 2010-02-24 00:00:00 http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126705378236383300 en-us Seniors who attended a Feb. 3 forum on preventing fraud walked away with lots of information and knowledge about how to avoid becoming victims. A three-hour morning session at the Summerfield Clubhouse featured a wide array of government officials and police officers, who each offered their ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126705357204086800 2010-02-24 15:19:32 http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126705357204086800 en-us Forrest Masters is in high demand at this time of year. Masters, a King City resident for 19 years, has been an AARP tax aide for almost that long. He is one of about 35,000 IRS-certified volunteers working in 8,500 sites around the United States who provide free tax counseling and preparation ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126705321726195900 2010-02-24 15:13:37 http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126705321726195900 en-us Many seniors may not know that they can "RSVP" to access social services. The acronym used to mean that people receiving an invitation were asked to reply if they were coming or not. The new RSVP is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service and is locally sponsored ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126638652283512700 2010-02-16 22:02:02 http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126638652283512700 en-us Portland General Electric is asking the Oregon Public Utility Commission to approve a 7.4 percent rate increase that would go into effect in January 2011. If adopted, the increase could add about $6.70 to the bill of a typical residential customer using 900 kilowatts each month. The proposal must ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126576541060402900 2010-02-09 00:00:00 http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126576541060402900 en-us The continuing recession and employee contract guarantees will force TriMet to cut about 20 percent from next year’s budget, resulting in both bus and light-rail service cuts. Although the exact reductions have yet to be determined, TriMet general manager Fred Hansen says they are inevitable ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471513739032800 2010-01-28 13:45:37 http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471513739032800 en-us King City residents made 667 calls to 9-1-1 for medical-related issues in 2009 along with 43 calls for fires and 56 calls for assistance with such dilemmas as getting locked out or having a water-related problem. Troy Spisla, captain of King City Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Station 35, ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471468500883100 2010-01-28 13:38:05 http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471468500883100 en-us Washington County Commissioners on Jan. 5 approved a petition to place a proposed Tigard-Tualatin Aquatic District on the May 18 ballot. The approval is contingent on Metro's upcoming vote to change the Tigard Urban Services Agreement, which would permit the proposed district to provide services ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471338650527800 2010-01-28 13:16:26 http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471338650527800 en-us One of the best-kept secrets in King City is about to be busted wide open: The King City Lions Club, known for its philanthropy and community service, is offering one of the best deals around - loaning medical equipment to people to use as long as they need it. Almost any piece of medical ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471209861351100 2010-01-28 00:00:00 http://www.theregalcourier.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471209861351100 en-us Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden got lots of applause and some booing during a 90-minute town hall in King City on Jan. 4. An overflow crowd filled the King City Civic Association Clubhouse to ask Wyden questions about national health care, abortion, illegal immigration and Congressional benefits among other ...