Newberg-Dundee School District Board Meeting Recap | Dec. 9, 2025
NEWBERG, Ore. — The Newberg-Dundee School Board met Tuesday, Dec. 9, for its regularly scheduled meeting. Board members presented a statement in English and Spanish, with the help of a translator, addressing student safety and students’ rights to attend school without fear. Get These Stories First, Right in...
3 people detained by ICE on Dec. 15 in Woodburn
Three people were detained by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in one day in Woodburn. Centro de Servicios para Campesinos, a local farmworker organization, said that the three people were taken by ICE around 7:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, from Young Street. According to the organization, the three...
Next ‘atmospheric river’ looks likely to soak Lane County, forecasters say
The latest in a string of atmospheric rivers is due to hit Lane County Thursday, Dec. 18, with forecasters predicting at least 2 to 3 inches of rain — potentially twice that in some areas — and triggering a flood watch for northwest Oregon. Forecasters also expect high...
Sherwood police warn of burglary group that could be targeting homes
SHERWOOD, Ore. — The Sherwood Police Department is warning residents to be on the lookout for a burglary group they suspect may be targeting homes in the city. Police said they recently responded to at least one residential break-in. They wouldn't say exactly where it happened but noted it could happen again in any...
Dec. 15 Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office outstanding warrants
Area law enforcement agencies are looking for the following people who have absconded from the law. Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The sheriff’s office crime information tip line is 800-577-1707....
Flood watch issued as atmospheric river approaches
The National Weather Service’s Portland office has issued a flood watch for Benton County and portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, effective from 4 a.m. Thursday through 4 a.m. Saturday. An atmospheric river is forecast to bring periods of heavy rain to the region at a time when...
Investigation continues to remain open regarding Corvallis crash mortality
The fatal crash investigation from Oct. 17 remains open, with jurisdiction being turned over to the county District Attorney for a decision in the case. A Toyota RAV-4 driving westbound struck two Oregon State University students, killing one and injuring the other. Merrick Woldridge, a third-year student studying...
Corvallis residents evacuate as SWAT investigates suspect in barricaded home
Residents in a Corvallis neighborhood were evacuated as authorities searched for a person with a stolen firearm, leading to a barricaded, armed subject situation that was resolved by 12:15 p.m.
Woman rescued in Salem after police receive Text-to-911 tip about alleged kidnapping
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Salem Police arrested a man after receiving a text-to-911 call from a woman claiming that she had been kidnapped and was inside a van, Monday afternoon. The text-to-911 call was received around 2 p.m. Authorities quickly responded and relayed the information to law enforcement agencies...
Wind advisory for Willamette Valley until Wednesday morning – wind gusts up to 55...
On Tuesday at 10:03 a.m. a wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 4 p.m. until Wednesday 6 a.m. for Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn counties and Lane County Cascade Foothills. "Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to...
