Newberg-Dundee school district considers cutting nearly 40 positions
Over the past five years, the Newberg-Dundee school district’s budget has taken more blows than a Whac-A-Mole game at the county fair. And there’s no end in sight. The district is considering eliminating 37.5 positions, including 17.5 classroom teachers, to begin to fill an anticipated $5.7 million budget gap. School officials are also asking residents to approve a $1.20 levy to...
Benton County hires first in-house coordinator for Benton Area Transit
Benton County hired Maya O’Neal as its first in-house coordinator for Benton Area Transit, the county announced. O’Neal began her new role on April 1. O’Neal comes to the position with a background in local government transportation work. She most recently served as public parking coordinator for the city of Corvallis, where she focused on optimizing and revitalizing the city’s parking system over...
George Fox softball splits doubleheader with Boxers, Bearcats up next
The George Fox softball team is headed into the final series of the 2026 campaign with an eye on a strong showing at the upcoming Northwest Conference tournament and a longshot chance at a berth on the Division 3 national stage. The Bruins are in fourth place in the eight-team...
This Oregon Flea Market Is the Oldest and Largest in the State With Hundreds...
An Oregon flea market like this doesn’t just open – it unfolds. The oldest and largest in the state stretches across rows and rows of booths. Each one packed with something different, unexpected, or slightly strange in the best way. You start walking and quickly realize there’s no...
Albany school planning: You can follow along
If you’re at all interested in the future of Albany school buildings, you might want to catch up with the discussions of a huge advisory committee that has been kicking around ideas since last fall. Starting in October, this group of about 40 members has been studying enrollment trends...
Fire and Rescue Calls: Rollover crash on Greenberry Road
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue:. • 2:02 p.m. — Firefighters were dispatched to a smoke investigation in the 6100 block of Southwest Plymouth Drive and responded with seven personnel in an engine, brush engine and two command vehicles. Crews arrived at a controlled legal burn that was attended.
What led to Oregon softball’s sweep of Washington in Big Ten series
On a weekend Oregon softball showcased and celebrated its past, it was the current crew that stole the show. The No. 13 Ducks, led by star pitcher Lyndsey Grein and eight home runs from their offense, swept No. 23 Washington in a three-game Big Ten Conference series at Jane Sanders Stadium. Oregon (35-9, 16-2 Big Ten) won 8-4 Friday, 5...
Albany City Hall locked down amid developing situation
ALBANY, Ore. — Albany City Hall and the Linn County Courthouse are currently locked due to police activity outside. Law enforcement is reporting a person has barricaded themselves in a car and are warning people to avoid the area of 4th Ave. and Ellsworth and 4th and Lyon St.
Police, bomb squad investigate suspicious package found near Salem church
Salem Police are investigating after a suspicious package was found on the morning of April 19 in the 2500 block of Fourth Street NE and caused the nearby Salem Evangelical Church to shelter in place. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious package in the area at 8:27 a.m., according to Salem Police. Police closed off access to the area and surrounding...
Siemens will close most of its 53-acre Oregon campus, shut its childcare center
German industrial giant Siemens plans to sell off most of the 53-acre Wilsonville campus that came with its 2017 purchase of Mentor Graphics Corp. and consolidate remaining operations into a single building. Siemens will also close its on-site childcare center in June, leaving employees and other families scrambling to find...
