Yamhill County Commissioner Race Likely Headed to November 5
According to the Yamhill County Clerk election results, the May 21 Oregon Primary race between three candidates vying for Yamhill County Commissioner Position 2 is still open.
Three candidates—incumbent Lindsay Berschauer, David S Wall, and David “Bubba” King—divided 27,821 votes. King is the leader with 49.81% of the votes, followed by Berschauer with 45.28% of the votes. Wall earned 4.9%. Results will become official on June 17th.
Being a primary election, a winning candidate would be declared if one candidate earns 50% plus one vote. Should no candidate secure that margin, the candidates will run again in the November 5 election later this year.
The other contested measure on the ballot, Measure 34-332, passed with a 59.65% vote in favor.
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Artist Block Wine Opened Newberg Tasting Room June 1
According to an Instagram post, Dundee-based Artist Block Wine opened their downtown Newberg tasting room, which they’re calling the “Quonset Hut” on the corner of E 2nd Street and S Washington Street, on June 1, 2024
According to the Artist Block website, visitors can “sip wine surrounded by art and historic appeal,” adding that the building was built and used as a World War II staging facility.
Rumors began swirling around the location after the winery displayed a neon sign sporting its name in the building around September 2023.
Learn more at the Artist Block Wine website.
City of Newberg Seeks Applicants for City Council Vacancy
According to a press release from the City of Newberg, Newberg City Council is seeking applicants for District 3 after the resignation of Councilor Molly Olson.
Applications will be accepted from May 21 to June 10, 2024 at 5 p.m.
According to the release, “District 3 is generally located in southwest Newberg south of downtown. Fifth Street is the northern boundary west of River Street. First Street is the northern boundary between River Street and Hess Creek. East of Hess Creek the north and east boundary follows First Street, Parkview Drive, Second Street, Church Street, Third Street and Everest Street. The district includes all land generally south and west of these lines and within the city limits.”
See an interactive map of the City of Newberg districts here.
Candidates must be a registered voter, have resided within the city of Newberg for at least one year, and reside within the boundaries of the district.
Learn more at the City of Newberg website.
City of Newberg Releases 2023 Water Quality Report
The City of Newberg released its annual water quality report, which tests, analyzes, and reports on the quality of the water distributed by the city.
According to the report, water providers are required to meet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) water quality regulations. The city’s water comes from a ground water supply just south of the Willamette River.
The report highlights the level of substances in the water (such as nitrates, chlorine, and sodium), as well as shows test results for containments. The report also provides information about how Newberg’s water system works, and how residents can ensure they have a safe drinking water source in the future.
Review the full report at the City of Newberg website.
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