Meet the Candidates: Newberg’s 2026 Mayor and Council Races
Newsberg sent every candidate in the Nov. 3 election the same three questions. Their answers are published in full, unedited.
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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…
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…
The Newberg Funnies | September 1, 2026
Melon's dream breaks the fourth wall during back to school week, and Brittany tries paddle boarding in this week's Newberg…
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 Transit to Implement Fare and Service Changes in September
Due to funding shortages, YCT's plan to reinstate fares and change service routes will be enacted in September 2026
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
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.
Business
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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
Chef Jack Strong Moves to Portland’s Ritz-Carlton
The former Jory chef and James Beard semifinalist known for his Indigenous menus left The Allison's restaurant in Spring
DJ, Caviar, and 300 Guests: DOSE Debuts as a New Willamette Valley Bubbles Party
Dundee-based and other Willamette Valley Winemakers saw an opportunity to bring a party to the local wine scene and learned…
From Cockpit to Cup: How a Kenyan Pilot Built Dundee’s Fire Lily Coffee
Francis Kungu traded a career in aviation for direct-trade coffee, and now runs his import and roasting business from Dundee…
Moving Day for Miss Hannah’s
The Newberg-based gourmet popcorn company is growing into a new warehouse and office space
Government
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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…
Meet the Candidates: Newberg’s 2026 Mayor and Council Races
Newsberg sent every candidate in the Nov. 3 election the same three questions. Their answers are published in full, unedited.
Yamhill County Transit to Implement Fare and Service Changes in September
Due to funding shortages, YCT's plan to reinstate fares and change service routes will be enacted in September 2026
Council Discusses Flagpole Memorial Policy
At City Council on Aug. 17, local tourism organizations give reports, the city opens bidding for janitorial services, and the…
Fresh Foods Market Proposes Grocery Store, Housing at La Sierra Site in Dundee
At the Dundee City Council meeting on Aug. 18, the CEO of Fresh Foods Market presented a proposal that would…
CPRD Releases Updated Trail Map, Master Plan for Rilee Park
Updated master plan designates hiker-only, shared-use, and equestrian trails ahead of an Aug. 27 public information session and a Sept.…
Newberg Delegation Prepares for Poysdorf
Newberg delegates prepare to travel to Poysdorf, Austria, for a cultural exchange, wine industry insights, and the groundwork for a…
Next Stage of Main Street Waterline Replacement Project Moves Forward
Also at the meeting, the Street Seats pilot program renewed for two more years, City Manager reports multiple maintenance projects…
Education
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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
School Board Waives Reserve Fund Policy; Board Chair Steps Down
Board also hears updates on Japan exchange, school health center, and trap team travel
Oregon lawmakers hint at major changes to school funding in 2027
Lawmakers established Quality Education Commission in 1999 to set funding needs for public schools, but some lawmakers argue its model…
Arts & Culture
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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
Poetry: Tunes on Tuesday, What a Wonderful World
Newberg local Janet Cain submitted a poem written after experiencing Tunes on Tuesday on July 14, 2026.
Newberg Public Art Council Brings Mouse Murals to Masonic Lodge
Newberg Public Art Council partnered with Newberg Masonic Lodge No. 104 to install hand-painted panels on long-boarded windows, with a…
Public Safety
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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
Black Bear Spotted Roaming Newberg Neighborhoods
Authorities say the young male likely dispersed from his mother's range; no sightings reported since Monday morning
Columns
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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…
Preserving the Pantry: Meet Newsberg’s New Master Food Preserving Columnist
A newly certified OSU Extension volunteer launches a column on the science and safety of home food preservation
Newsberg Releasing First Full Print Edition for Newberg Old Fashioned Festival 2026
After experiencing the festival for the first time in 2025, Newsberg owner Branden Andersen thought it would be a perfect…
What Is Credit and How Is It Scored?
Local financial advisor Andrew Mason breaks down what really moves your credit score — and debunks three common myths.
Right of Way: Behind the Wheel, Attention is Everything
A local columnist on why driving deserves the same focus we'd give any complex skill — and what the data…