Oregon ethics commission pursues legislative action, further revision on meetings policy
The consensus comes after a slew of cases generated confusion about the nature of Oregon’s laws governing open public meetings. Leaders of Oregon’s Government Ethics Commission agreed Friday that there isn’t enough clarity surrounding their recently-acquired power to ensure public officials only make governing...
OSU’s small animal clinic marks 20 years of care and teaching innovation
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University's small animal clinic is celebrating 20 years of veterinarian access, teaching opportunities, and care for pets in the community. The clinic is run through the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at OSU, but expands far beyond just the college. The small clinic launched...
Newberg-Dundee police seek robber who struck Tuesday morning
Police seeking public’s help in tracking down the suspect. The Newberg-Dundee Police Department is seeking the public’s help in tracking down an individual who robbed a Dundee resident in the early hours of Tuesday, Aug. 12. Detectives from the agency are investigating a report that a man committed...
Man who was shot to death in a Nampa hotel parking lot has been...
NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — The Canyon County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was shot to death in a Nampa hotel parking lot. 34-year-old Brandon Meseroll was shot and killed in Nampa on August 8, 2025. Meseroll was a resident of Salem, Oregon. The coroner was dispatched after responding officers found Meseroll...
24-year-old Salem man drowns in Molalla River
He was underwater for several minutes before other swimmers at the park pulled him to the south bank across from the park, officials said.
Albany man jailed for 42 years for toddler abuse, videos shared
EUGENE, Ore. - An Albany man is heading to federal prison for sexually abusing a toddler and sharing videos of the abuse online, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon. Federal court officials said that 35-year-old Kevin Walter Taylor received a 504-month sentence and a life...
Beavers Keep Ground Game Strong in Balanced Attack
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State is back on the practice field for another week fall camp, and the run game which was a driving force in last year’s offense, remains a focal point. The Beavers relied heavily on the ground attack in 2024, but with new quarterback Maalik...
Understanding How Public Lands are Managed by Local Counties
Brown: Roughly 640 million acres across the U.S. are federally owned, with the highest percentage in western states. While counties are often responsible for maintaining this land, they are subject to federal policies, creating challenges for local decision-making. Hello and welcome to "Comcast Newsmakers." I'm Dara...
The Newberg Funnies | August 12, 2025
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‘Spoil Your Dog Day’ on tap at Newberg Animal Shelter
Aug. 23 event promises fun for pooches and their owners. In celebration of National Dog Day, the Newberg Animal Shelter will soon stage its third annual “Spoil Your Dog Day” at its headquarters. Set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 23 at 1591 S. Sandoz Road, the...
