Newberg Music Venues Meet to Plan Joint “Nashberg” Marketing Effort
Venue owners and marketing groups met Friday to discuss a shared effort to promote Newberg's live music, including a proposed passport program.
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Spring Meadow Park Leads CPRD’s New Round of Playground Renovations
CPRD is spending over $600,000 to update one of Newberg's oldest parks, bringing it up to safety and inclusive standards
Newberg Sports Roundup: George Fox Cross Country Teams Place First at Pacific Lutheran Invitational
Newberg High School and George Fox University teams competed in football, volleyball, soccer, and cross country this week — here's…
VIDEO: Station 20 Demolition Phase Concludes as Newberg Fire Station Rebuild Advances
Demolition of the former Newberg fire station is concluding. See drone footage of the demolition in August and September.
8 Ways To Lower Your Risk Of A Crash At Intersections
Contributor Steve Boyles offers habits for drivers, from left turns to roundabouts.
Human Insight in a Digital Age: What Happens at the Visitors Center?
Beyond maps and pamphlets, the Newberg Visitors Center connects residents and travelers alike to the area's businesses and events.
Oregon Wine Pioneer Susan Sokol Blosser to Launch Debut Novel at Newberg Library
Violin Girl, inspired by her mother's life, debuts with a reading and Q&A at the library Tuesday evening.
The Newberg Funnies | September 22, 2026
Reggie is a little surprised that everything in life happens because of Risk (TM), and the pumpkin spice madness begins…
Dundee Council Seeks Further Review of Alder Street Assessments After Objections
Property owners questioned the project's cost, its scope, and how assessments were determined; councilors want further review before a final…
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Newberg Music Venues Meet to Plan Joint “Nashberg” Marketing Effort
Venue owners and marketing groups met Friday to discuss a shared effort to promote Newberg's live music, including a proposed…
Breakside Brewery Brings Pub-Style Food Cart to Dundee
Breakside's new food cart is serving smash burgers, wings, and other casual fare in downtown Dundee.
Harvest Moon Sangria Bar Not Closing, Owner Says After Building Listed for Sale
Owner Jules Moseley says she is now sole owner of Harvest Moon and is looking for a winery partner to…
MAE Finds More Room to Grow in Newberg
The soap, skincare, and candle brand has moved into a larger production space and is preparing a custom line for…
Months After Closure, Sip Coffee Owner Still Searching for New Newberg Location
More than three months after her drive-thru stand closed, Kelly Gregory says community demand has not been the problem —…
Gooseberry Açaí Opening Brick and Mortar in Blue Trout Gallery
After launching in June, Gooseberry Açaí is making the leap from a cart to a downtown Newberg brick-and-mortar as it…
Yamhill County CASA Tapped to Help Rebuild Foundering Lincoln County CASA Program
State-funded interim contract aims to rebuild Lincoln County's decertified CASA program without using Yamhill County dollars
L’Angolo Estate to Host Sixth Annual Lupus Fundraiser With Olympian Shannon Boxx
Sip & Support event Sept. 12 will honor lupus caregivers and benefit a national foundation
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Spring Meadow Park Leads CPRD’s New Round of Playground Renovations
CPRD is spending over $600,000 to update one of Newberg's oldest parks, bringing it up to safety and inclusive standards
VIDEO: Station 20 Demolition Phase Concludes as Newberg Fire Station Rebuild Advances
Demolition of the former Newberg fire station is concluding. See drone footage of the demolition in August and September.
Dundee Council Seeks Further Review of Alder Street Assessments After Objections
Property owners questioned the project's cost, its scope, and how assessments were determined; councilors want further review before a final…
Civics Corner: What is a Public Records Request?
From $60-an-hour searches to a new AI-assisted archive, here's what to know before you file a request.
Update: Yamhill County Transit to Implement Fare and Service Changes in November
Due to funding shortages, YCT's plan to reinstate fares and change service routes will be enacted in November 2026
Civics Corner: The Rules Behind Newberg’s Neighborhood Parking Signs
A look at which "no parking" postings police can actually enforce — and which ones can't
Dundee Weighs Urban Renewal Spending, Approves Wastewater Study and Third Street Grant
City leaders discussed how to balance growth, walkability, infrastructure needs, and downtown revitalization in the years ahead.
Newberg Mayor Rosacker Appointed to EPA Advisory Panel
Rosacker joins 22-member Local Government Advisory Committee, which will take up AI data center siting policy at its first meeting…
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George Fox University Sets Enrollment Record, Launches Literacy Initiative in Newberg Schools
Fall enrollment reaches 4,373 for the third straight year as a $150,000 grant funds new tutoring and summer reading programs
From Teaching a Struggling Reader to Writing the Manual on Dyslexia Education
Lynn Lamping's search for help for her own son led her to become a certified Orton-Gillingham "fellow" — and to…
Newberg-Dundee Schools Return to Class as District Launches Restructuring Effort
After the funding levy failed in May, the school district is launching a District Restructuring Committee to work toward balancing…
C.S. Lewis Student Turns School Newsletter Into Passion Project
Catherine Thomas runs The Weekly Watchmen by herself, hoping to provide news and a voice for students at the academy
George Fox Offers Free AI Literacy Courses to Students, Community
The self-paced, no-credit courses are aimed at helping AI newcomers and skeptics learn the basics, opportunities, and ethics of artificial…
From Dragon Ball to Diplomacy: A Newberg Columnist Reflects on Hosting Japanese Students
Local sister-city advocate Brandon Slyter recounts a week connecting Newberg and Japan after their visit in late July.
Newberg-Dundee School District Retains Financial Advisory Board; Reshapes for Coming Year
Nichols Voted Board Chair, Byerley Vice Chair; Honors Diploma Requirements Change; District Explores Austria Exchange Program
Early Adulthood Program for Students With Disabilities Sees Expanded Community Involvement
Board also opens application for vacant Zone 2 position, sees lower-than-expected ending fund balance, approves Substance Abuse Prevention Curriculum
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Newberg Music Venues Meet to Plan Joint “Nashberg” Marketing Effort
Venue owners and marketing groups met Friday to discuss a shared effort to promote Newberg's live music, including a proposed…
Oregon Wine Pioneer Susan Sokol Blosser to Launch Debut Novel at Newberg Library
Violin Girl, inspired by her mother's life, debuts with a reading and Q&A at the library Tuesday evening.
Educating on Art Careers With 10 Years of Art Talk
The free weekly George Fox University lecture series invites professional artists to share their career journeys with students, faculty, and…
“Pásale Pásale” Braves Summer Heat, Smoke on Opening Weekend
Gather Repertory hosts the Oregon debut of the interactive performance at the Chehalem Cultural Center
Newberg Poet Draws on Two Decades of Work for ‘Of a Certain Age’
Tricia Gates Brown’s debut poetry collection organizes a life by decade, with Newberg and the Oregon coast running through its…
Newberg’s Camellia Trail Brings Painted Murals to Downtown Storefronts
Public Art Council project invited hundreds of residents to help paint community-designed murals celebrating the city's official flower
Gather Repertory Theatre to Stage Oregon Debut of “Pásale, Pásale”
Immersive outdoor musical about swap meet vendors runs in August at Chehalem Cultural Center
Recycled Wood Pallets Bloom Into Public Art at Butler Park
Volunteers turned donated winery pallets into a temporary sculpture garden that will stay up through Labor Day
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VIDEO: Station 20 Demolition Phase Concludes as Newberg Fire Station Rebuild Advances
Demolition of the former Newberg fire station is concluding. See drone footage of the demolition in August and September.
Fire at Krohn’s Appliance Quickly Contained, Business Operational
Owner says fire came minutes from spreading into main building; TVF&R says most probable cause was an electrical fault in…
Police: Ewing Young Park Assault Was Isolated Incident
NDPD captain says trail remains one of Newberg's safest despite arrest, urges hikers to stay alert
Newberg Sees Third Bear Sighting in Six Weeks
Wildlife officials say spring dispersal and a growing statewide population are driving more black bears into town limits
Dundee Man Killed in E-Bike and Truck Collision in Newberg
The crash on Hancock Street occurred on the victim's 68th birthday; police say neither party showed signs of impairment
Portable Speed Enforcement Camera Coming to 1st Street
Newberg-Dundee Police Department said east-bound traffic from west sees high rate of speeders entering downtown
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Enacts Burn Ban Covering Newberg
Outdoor burning prohibited in Newberg beginning Friday; agency adds wildland response units ahead of hot weekend
Dundee Introduces Crosswalk Flags to Improve Pedestrian Safety Crossing Highway
The Dundee Main Street Program said they added crosswalk flags at several intersections to help downtown walkability
Columns
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8 Ways To Lower Your Risk Of A Crash At Intersections
Contributor Steve Boyles offers habits for drivers, from left turns to roundabouts.
Volunteer for a Day: Newberg Public Library
In the first installment of a new series, local high schooler Clay Skaggs spends an afternoon shelving books at the…
Community Wellness: Everyday Excellence
What is excellence and how should it be measured? Community Wellness Columnist Bruce Steffensen explores the definition of excellence, and…
Credit Reports: What They Are and How to Use Them
Local columnist Andrew Mason breaks down what's actually in your credit report, how errors and identity theft show up, and…
Preserving the Pantry: An Overview of Jam
Food preservationist Sarah Downing gives an overview of the different way to make jams with fresh fruit at home.
The Missing Paragraph: An Introduction
In this introduction to a new column, Newberg resident Mark Holady shares his goals for the column and starts with…
Community Wellness Column: Community as Art
Community Wellness Collective community engagement representative Bruce Steffensen writes about community, what defines it, and what it encompasses
Beyond the Bin: The PCC – Newberg Center Community Garden
With two upcoming work parties, including one on August 15, organizers invite the community to come shape the garden's next…