U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas Visits Newberg for Town Hall
Topics during the hourlong question-and-answer session ranged from local economic development to federal policy issues
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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
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…
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…
The Newberg Funnies | August 11, 2026
Melon finds some free "psychiatry" help, and Brittany tests the power of her bird app in this week's Newberg Funnies.
“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
Newberg VFW Post to Hold Flag Folding Ceremony for Scott Leavitt
Event at Scott Leavitt Park will recognize the veteran and former congressman's ties to the city
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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
Bellingar Estates Hosts Ancient Alcohol Vessel at Newberg Tasting Room
Local Winemaker Evan Bellingar’s love of history drove him to acquire and display a 1,900-year-old clay amphora
McCollum Family Launches New Wine Estate
CJ and Elise McCollum debut McCollum Family Vineyard from their 318-acre Yamhill-Carlton property, building on a label whose wines have…
The Allison Inn & Spa Named No. 5 Resort in the American West
Travel + Leisure readers ranked the Newberg property among the region's top 10 in the magazine's 2026 World's Best Awards.
Newberg Couple Launches Gooseberry Açaí Cart
Gooseberry Açaí brings bowls and smoothies to local markets and pop-ups, with plans to grow
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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…
U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas Visits Newberg for Town Hall
Topics during the hourlong question-and-answer session ranged from local economic development to federal policy issues
Kotek Data Center Advisers Won’t Say ‘Moratorium,’ Want More State-Local Partnership, Transparency
The seven-member group will send regulatory, policy recommendations for the state Legislature to consider in 2027
Signature Campaign Begins for CPRD Heritage Park Ordinance
Initiative would create a new property designation limiting permitted uses on qualifying Chehalem Parks and Recreation District land
River Street Committee Backs Design Concept, Confronts Tree Losses
Ad hoc panel votes to advance the "Talt Plan" and target a 58-foot corridor
Jaquith Park Tennis Courts Reopen Thursday After Resurfacing; Pickleball Debut Awaits Sound Panels
Pickleball activities remain closed pending installation of a court-mandated noise barrier, with CPRD now targeting late August
City Council Recommends Waste Management Add Additional Lanes, County to Make Final Approval
Also at the July 20 meeting, Newberg Urban Renewal Agency votes Councilor Jeri Turgesen new board chair, Mike McBride re-elected…
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
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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…
Disappointed by Levy Failure, School Board Acknowledges Long Road Ahead, Adopts Budget
Newberg-Dundee board members express disappointment at failed levy, adopt budget with $5.7 million in cuts and 35 positions eliminated
After 45 Years of Sparking Young Musicians, Aletha McKennon is Ready for Her Next Chapter
The Mabel Rush music teacher spent four decades teaching Newberg's children to find their voice through music — now she's…
Newberg-Dundee School Levy Fails; District to Move Forward with Cuts
Superintendent says 35 positions will be cut and class sizes will grow in the near term, with school closures in…
CPRD Secures Nearly $1 Million State Grant to Rebuild Bonnie Benedict Preschool
Business Oregon award clears path for renovations at Newberg's oldest preschool; Chehalem Park Foundation also receives $8,000 from Austin Family…
Arts & Culture
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“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…
Meet Maestro — The Butler Mouse Has a Name
The Newberg Public Art Council's beloved bronze sculpture found both a permanent home and a new identity. Plus, take 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
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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…
After 75 Years, Tom and Pat Hanthorn Still Do Everything as a Team
The Newberg couple met in high school, married in 1951, and built a life on shared work and shared adventure.
Right of Way: A New Newsberg Safe Driving Column
New columnist Steve Boyles brings some of his AARP-Certified driving instructor knowledge to Newsberg.