WorldAtlas Names Newberg One of the Pacific Northwest’s Most Adorable Small Towns
NEWBERG, Ore. — Newberg is one of the most adorable small towns in the Pacific Northwest, according to an article published Dec. 5 by WorldAtlas.
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The online geography resource listed Newberg alongside 11 other towns in the region, defining “adorable” as places with “natural beauty, fascinating culture, and exciting adventures.”
The article features a photo from George Fox University’s Wheeler Sports Complex and credits Newberg’s designation to its proximity to Portland and Willamette Valley wine country, as well as its access to luxury accommodations at The Allison Inn & Spa.
Other Oregon towns named in the article include Cannon Beach, Mount Hood Village, Sisters, Yachats, and Ashland.
“With so much to see and do across the Pacific Northwest, it is easy to understand why many travelers fall in love with the small towns found throughout the region,” the article states.
The full article is available at worldatlas.com.
Survey Finds Neighbor Support for Ewing Young Park Bridge
NEWBERG, Ore. — Chehalem Park and Recreation District officials reported that most neighbors near Ewing Young Park support plans to build a bridge that would provide access to 11 acres of currently unreachable parkland.
CPRD board members Jason Fields and Jim McMaster went door-to-door to gather feedback from adjacent property owners. While some neighbors raised concerns about access, theft, and vandalism, Fields said the district more often heard support for moving the project forward.
“I was really surprised because when I went to meet these neighbors, I believed it was going to be one after the other telling us about how they did not want to have us expand this park and put this bridge in,” Fields said. “But more often, we found that people were excited about the idea of having access to this park from their own property.”
The outreach followed public open houses and an earlier disagreement with Yamhill County over the bridge approval process. CPRD officials said the district plans to continue pursuing the project based on community feedback.
FORGE Seeking New Location
NEWBERG, Ore. — FORGE: an Acton Academy, a kindergarten-through-eighth-grade micro school, is seeking a new classroom space for the 2026–27 school year.
According to its website, FORGE is a learner-driven school serving approximately 30 students in the Newberg area. The program emphasizes online tools, Socratic discussions, and hands-on projects focused on real-world skills and character development. The school formerly operated at Camp Tilikum at 15321 NE North Valley Rd.
The school is seeking three heated, classroom-style rooms with exclusive use for the school year. The space must be located in Newberg or Sherwood and include access to outdoor areas. The school is considering residential, agricultural, and commercial spaces.
For more information, contact Head of School Matt Johnson at matt@forgeacton.com.
CPRD Seeks Applicants for Budget Committee
NEWBERG, Ore. — Chehalem Park and Recreation District is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on its budget committee.
According to a news release, CPRD has one opening to complete an unexpired term and a second opening for a full term. Both terms begin Jan. 22, 2026. The unexpired term runs through January 2028, while the full term runs through January 2029.
CPRD Public Information Officer Kat Ricker said budget committee members typically meet a handful of days per year. In 2026, the committee is scheduled to meet March 12 for a working session and April 7, with additional meetings possible if work is not completed, though Ricker said that is uncommon.
The budget committee includes 10 members: the five CPRD board of directors and five appointed committee members. The committee assists with the development of CPRD’s annual budget and fund allocation for the coming year.
To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens, registered voters, and residents within the district’s geographic boundaries.
Applications are available at cprdnewberg.org and must be received by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. Completed applications may be submitted by email to CPRD’s public information office or delivered in person to the CPRD administration office at 125 S. Elliott Road.
