Mark Brown Named as Permanent Principal at Newberg High School
NEWBERG, Ore. — Mark Brown didn’t set out to become a principal — at least not this early. When he arrived at Newberg High School in 2012 as a health teacher and activities director, the job he had in mind was a long one — teaching, coaching, and being present in the building for students. Administration wasn’t the destination.
Candidate Forum Yamhill County Commissioner – April 22nd
April 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Chehalem Cultural Center, Newberg. 1. Tell us a little about yourself and what experiences have prepared you to serve as a County Commissioner. I am a 30-year Yamhill County farmer, a business owner, and a lifelong Oregonian. I am truly invested in this county, and I want it to be a place where businesses and families can...
Turning the Page: Salem Paper Arts Fair Debuts with Immersive Twist – Copy
A first-of-its-kind event combining analog art, independent authors, and an immersive “Booklover’s Ball” signals a growing appetite for experience-driven events in Salem. There’s a certain kind of event that doesn’t just bring people together—it invites them into a different world. That was the premise...
Vote: Who should be the Oregon High School Team of the Week (4/20/2026)?
Here are the candidates for The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Oregon High School Team of the Week as nominated by coaches, fans and readers. Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced Monday. If you would like to make...
Construction Underway on Public Safety Parking Lot in Memorial Park; Gazebo to Be Moved
NEWBERG, Ore. — The City of Newberg and the Newberg-Dundee Police Department have started construction on a public safety parking lot adjacent to Memorial Park, on a city-owned parcel that currently houses the Memorial Park Gazebo. The gazebo will be moved further southeast into Memorial Park, near the scout...
New research shows warmer winters could impact water flow in western US
CORVALLIS, Ore. — A warming winter may sound like a nice break from brutal cold, but new research from Oregon State University shows it could impact the west’s most critical water lifelines. Researchers with OSU have been studying what’s called snow drought, where precipitation falls as rain instead...
Weatherization workforce training in Oregon addresses energy affordability crisis
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- In recognition of Earth Day, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is highlighting its investment in a more sustainable future through hands-on weatherization training at the Oregon Training Institute. The Oregon Training Institute, located in Salem, prepares workers to improve home energy efficiency, reduce utility costs, and create healthier living environments, The post Weatherization workforce training in Oregon addresses energy...
Newberg Woman Recounts Escape From Charles Street Apartment Fire, Urges Residents to Prepare Go-Box
NEWBERG, Ore. — A Newberg woman who escaped a second-story apartment fire last week by climbing down a neighbor’s ladder is urging residents to prepare for the worst after losing nearly all of her belongings in the blaze. Jennifer Dosier, 52, was home with her adult son at...
Fire at Lebanon Mill Site Contained After Flames Reach 20 Feet
Fire crews responded Monday night to a blaze at an old mill site in the 800 block of East Milton, where flames reached up to 20 feet high beneath a railroad spur trestle, authorities said. The Lebanon Fire District was dispatched at 8:55 p.m. after a nearby resident reported a...
Late rains help fire crews dampen old mill fire outside Lebanon
Nature helped Lebanon Fire District crews put out a manmade fire on the eastern outskirts of town Monday night. The fire was reported before 9:00 p.m. Flames 15 to 20 feet high were seen shooting out from an old railroad spur trestle on the 800 block of East Milton. A pumper tender with 2,500 gallons of water was called out due to the...
