City Development
Newberg Residents Raise Tree Removal, Property Concerns At River Street Open House
On March 9, the City of Newberg unveiled plans to completely rebuild River Street, raising questions about how that would…
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Public Safety
Newberg-Dundee Ranks 5th Safest City in Oregon, Report Finds
Annual SafeWise ranking places Yamhill County community ahead of larger metro areas on both violent and property crime measures
City Council
Newberg City Council Recap | March 2, 2026
Newberg City Council met to approve a safety manual update, revise public comment rules, authorize a water main replacement project,…
Chehalem Parks and Recreation District (CPRD)
CPRD Orders Study Before Revisiting Mountain Bike Access at Rilee Park
After hours of testimony on donor intent and safety concerns, directors delay decision and approve $10,000 study of trail options.
Government
Russ Thomas Retires from City of Newberg After 46 Years
After more than four decades, Thomas reflects on small-town roots, evolving technology and the future of a growing city.
Yamhill County
Decision on Rural Church Delayed as Sides Negotiate
A last second agreement between Chehalem Christian Fellowship and neighbors on northeast Chehalem Drive was delayed by Yamhill County.
Education
‘Kate the Great’ Takes ‘Sir Sweeps-a-Lot’ Street Sweeper on Maiden Voyage
The City of Newberg’s newest street sweeper drove Kate Williamson, who won the naming contest, to school Wednesday morning.
Public Safety
The Last Coffee Break at Station 20
Retired and current firefighters gather around the break table one last time before the building is torn down and rebuilt.
Public Safety
Obscure Traffic Laws: Do Drivers Have to Stop for Pedestrians at Unmarked Crosswalks?
In Oregon, all intersections count as crosswalks, and state law requires drivers to yield in more situations than many realize.
Dundee
Courtney Patterson Steps In as Dundee City Administrator
The city’s new top executive says collaboration, community alignment, and thoughtful growth will guide her early priorities.