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Former Oregon, ASU catcher commits to Oregon State
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (516+ words) Published 10: 06 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Oregon State baseball secured a big-time commitment at a position of need on Wednesday night. Coen Niclai, a catcher and former 15th-round pick by the Miami Marlins, announced his commitment to Oregon State on social media…...
CPRD approves returning bikes to Bob & Crystal Rilee Park in Newberg
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (897+ words) Published 5: 00 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 The ban on mountain bikes plying the trails at Bob & Crystal Rilee Park will come to an end in late September. That was the decision of the board of directors of the Chehalem Park and Recreation…...
WRITERS ON THE RANGE: When hiking is touted as a piece of cake
18+ hour, 39+ min ago (525+ words) Published 12: 52 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 By Marjorie "Slim" Woodruff Overconfidence can ruin a good hike. When I surf through outdoor sites on social media, here's the essence of what I usually find: "This hike may be hot, long and occasionally off…...
Oregon wine research forges on with $400 K in grants
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (265+ words) Published 5: 00 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The legacy of one of Oregon wine country's founding fathers, coupled with the largesse of the industry's leading advocate, will aid in the continued scientific research of grapes, wine and the process required to turn one…...
Newberg will notify fewer people about housing development applications
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (367+ words) Published 5: 00 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The city of Newberg announced this week that in order to adhere to the tenets of Senate Bill 974 and House Bill 4037 " adopted by the Legislature in 2025 and earlier this year, respectively " the city will significantly reduce…...
Opinion: Initiative to open Oregon primaries may have stalled, but work to end election injustice continues
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (720+ words) Published 6: 21 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Oregon's statewide election last month exposed yet again the injustice of our partisan election system. Injustice is a strong word. But it's clearly an injustice to bar our largest group of voters " those who choose not…...
Newberg has 3rd bear sighting in 6 weeks
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (427+ words) Published 4: 30 pm Monday, June 29, 2026 If any more bears are spotted in the Newberg area, people may need to begin hiding their picnic baskets. For the third time in six weeks, a black bear has been seen roaming the outskirts of…...
Oregon State baseball signs right-handed starter from DII ranks
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (360+ words) Published 2: 13 pm Monday, June 29, 2026 Oregon State baseball dipped back into the Division II ranks for another pitcher signing Sunday night, adding right-hander Cade Queen. Queen is a rising sophomore who spent his freshman season at Montana State Billings and was…...
Goats rescued from eastern Oregon dairy find home near Newberg
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (365+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Monday, June 29, 2026 Willow is safe and sound and far away from the cruel fates that befell her at the hands of her former owners. The amiable goat was one of more than 240 animals seized in February by Malheur…...
Dundee considering new utility fee to help fund fire, EMS
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (267+ words) Published 5: 00 am Friday, June 26, 2026 Dundee may soon join the more than 40 cities across the state that have added fees to customers" monthly utility bills to raise funds for essential services. The city council is following the lead of the city…...