Transportation
Fatal Crash on Newberg-Dundee Bypass Prompts Safety Questions
ODOT says two-lane highway does not meet engineering criteria for a median barrier after July 11 head-on collision left one…
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Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
Right of Way
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…
Transportation
Roundabout Planned at OR 99W and OR 18 near NE McDougall Rd
ODOT said the traffic safety measure is necessary at the intersection after years of fatal and serious crashes
Public Safety
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
Government
Washington Charges Drivers for Buying Studded Tires. Why Doesn’t Oregon?
Oregon drivers have until April 1 to remove studded tires on their car if they want to avoid a $165…
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.
Newberg Notices
Newberg Notices | Feb. 17, 2026
NOFF Royal Court applications are open, Benjamin Road access is reopening in March, The Allison is #1 again, and ODOT…
Government
Board Axes Westsider Trail from County Plan
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 Thursday, Jan. 29 to remove the Yamhelas Westsider Trail project from future…
Newberg Notices
Newberg Notices | February 10, 2026
A downtown lavender shop is closing its doors, VFW Post 4015 is relaunching local banner program, and ODOT wants your…
Government
Spotlight: State Senator Bruce Starr
The Senate minority leader speaks out on gathering 250,000 signatures almost overnight and what’s wrong with Oregon.