In February 1942, President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 which led to the forced removal and incarceration, without charge or trail, of 120,000 Japanese Americans from the West Coast. 

In this interview, Toby Loftus speaks about his mother’s Mitzi imprisonment in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. As a fourth grader in Hood River, she and her family were forced to leave their home and sent to guarded "relocation centers," first in Tule Lake, California and later in Heart Mountain, Wyoming. He also shares the challenges that his family faced after being released from confinement. 

We're celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting women who are impacting our community. Shaila Kotadia is a member of the city's Committee for Community Engagement and Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) for the Stanford University School of Medicine.

In this interview, Shaila shares the:

• Women who have impacted her life
• Differences and similiarities of DEI work at a university and city
• Importance of joy and celebration around DEI work
• Reasons for serving on the CCE

Also, she challenges you to track down the lost tape of her family's appearance on a local radio station.

For Your Playlist: 'Fidelity' by Regina Spektor

Councilor Maureen Wolf was elected in November 2023 to serve a two-year term. She previously served on the board of the Tigard-Tualatin School District from 2009-21 and was chair from 2019-2021.

In this interview, Councilor Wolf discusses her reasons for running for Council and what she heard while knocking on doors.

She also shares what it means to be part of the most diverse Council in the city's history. 

Connect with Councilor Wolf at [email protected].

For Your Playlist: Earth, Wind & Fire

Tigard High School seniors, Theo Jones and Izzy Pope are trying to raise $30,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Their effort is aimed at raising money to support affordable patient treatment, maintain available Medicaid for their patients, and fund accelerated progress in research for all cancers. 

In this interview, Theo and Izzy share their:

• Favorite classes and teachers at Tigard High School
• Reasons for supporting LLS
• Progress in reaching their ambitious goal

You'll also hear how you join their team by making a donation or spreading the word.

Connect: Instagram @callingacure or the web

For Your Playlist: 'I Am the Walrus' by The Beatles and 'Maxwell's Silver Hammer' by The Beatles

Councilor Jai Raj Singh began his four-year term in January 2023. Previously, he was on the Committee for Community Engagement and River Terrace Community Advisory Committee. He works full-time as a Climate and Health Program Specialist for Multnomah County.

In this interview, he talks about his commitment to addressing climate change which stems from watching family members battle health challenges brought on by the built environment. He shares what the city can do to be more climate friendly. 

He also shares an inside look at what it takes to run for elected office, including what kept him motivated during the most challenging days.

For Your Playlist: '0 to 100' by Drake

Council President Yi-Kang Hu began his term on the City Council in January 2023. He previously served for nearly seven years on the Planning Commission. In his day job, Yi is a food and drug lawyer whose practice focuses on FDA law and regulation. 

In this interview, Council President Hu talks about:

• why he decided to run for Council,
• what he heard while knocking on doors during the campaign, and
• what it means to serve on the most diverse Council in the city's history

You'll also learn about his favorite Tigard restaurant and his dog, Sandy.

For Your Playlist: 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor

Located on Beveland Street, Well & Good offers more than great coffee. It's the intersection of food, drink, and community that makes Well & Good a special place.

In this episode, you will hear from Brandon Mosser, operator of Well & Good. He shares how the current iteration of Well & Good is built around lessons that he learned from his father. You'll also hear about the most popular coffee drinks, the best-selling waffles, and the cozy meeting space in The Den.

For Your Playlist: 'Yummy' by Justin Bieber

The Tigard Police Community Academy provides an “inside look” at the police department through hands-on activities, demonstrations, tours, classroom presentations and scenarios designed to provide you with a comprehensive and interactive understanding of the department.

In this episode, Julia Thomas and Tim Myshak talk about what they learned in the academy, including a few things that they were surprised to learn about the Tigard Police. They also share why you should consider applying to be a member of the next Community Academy cohort.

For Your Playlist: 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year' by Andy Williams and 'One' by U2

This holiday season we celebrate local Tigard businesses and all they do for our community. 

Located in downtown Tigard, Paddle Palace is the top table tennis supplier in North America and offers a world-class playing facility that serves high-level players and novices alike. 

Sean O'Neill, a Table Tennis Hall of Famer and the media and marketing manager for Paddle Palace, joins the podcast to talk about the difference between table tennis and ping-pong, the growth of table tennis during COVID-19, and the many opportunities for the community to enjoy Paddle Palace. You will also hear about Sean's experience playing in the Olympics and serving as the television announcer for table tennis matches in the Olympics.

For Your Playlist: 'Hit Me with Your Best Shot' by Pat Benatar 

This holiday season we celebrate local Tigard businesses and all that they do for our community. 

Primo Espresso has been caffeinating the Tigard community since 1996. Since becoming owner in 2013, Ian Walters has expanded on the foundation built by previous owners. He's guided Primo through the challenges of the COVID shutdown and strengthened Primo as a "third place" for community members to meet beyond the realms of home and work. 

In this interview, you'll also learn about the most popular coffee drinks, what's next for the delicious scones, and a transition to online ordering.

For Your Playlist: 'Yellow Ledbetter' by Pearl Jam