The effort to construct a new fire station in downtown Newberg has begun.
As Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue District crews get comfortable in temporary housing across Howard Street and two other sites, contractors began tearing down the old station this week to prepare for construction of its replacement.
With plans devised by Soderstrom Architects, Beaverton-based general contractor Kirby Nagelhout Construction will oversee erecting the new station adjacent to the Public Safety Building and just down the street from city hall…