Newsberg

09/05/2025

If you stay out at First Friday long enough tonight, you'll see the newest addition to Downtown Newberg: string lights atop the buildings downtown.
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The project has been in the works since 2020, when the Newberg Downtown Coalition affixed lights to the downtown street trees. However, those were quickly damaged and needed to come down. This time, they focused on buildings to ensure easy power access and longevity.
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Read the full story from Yasmin Alvarez at newsberg.org

09/05/2025

The Newberg-Dundee Police Department announced it has arrested two juveniles in connection with the July 29 Villa Road Historic Trestle fire.

In a press release, NDPD said officers learned through tips and investigation that a nearby storage shed at Northwest Christian Church was burglarized by two juveniles the same night. A gas can and a riding lawn mower were reported stolen. NDPD alleges the juveniles used the gas can to start the fire.

Read the full story at newsberg.org. Video courtesy Newberg Resident Corey Fotre.

09/05/2025

Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity dedicated two new homes on College Street to their future owners over the weekend, marking the completion of the first phase of the delayed housing project.
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Read the full story at newsberg.org

09/04/2025

As grape harvest season kicked off last week, the weather and conditions in the final weeks could be the difference between an award-winning vintage and a tainted vintage.
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With the triple-digit temperatures scattered in the past few weeks, the Willamette Valley’s grapes were at risk of shriveling into raisins before being pressed, fermented, and conditioned. This UV-shielding clay spray could have made the difference.
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Read the fully story by Newsberg reporter Jules Rogers at newsberg.org.

09/03/2025

Chehalem Parks and Recreation District broke ground Tuesday on the Jaquith Park pickleball and tennis court resurfacing project, which will update the four existing tennis courts and add six new pickleball courts in an adjacent open lawn area.
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The final layout will feature two dedicated tennis courts, two mixed-use courts, and six pickleball courts. The project is slated to complete in December.
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09/03/2025

Happy September, happy harvest, and happy back to school!
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We've got another edition of the Curio Poets this week, a summertime lunch with chef Erick of Caballeros, First Friday downtown, a hike at the wildlife refuge, a harvest party at Press & Barrel, a craft beverage festival, and a movie in the park PLUS so much more.
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As always, find the full list at newsberg.org

09/01/2025

09/01/2025

The city of Newberg will close access to East Illinois Street from North Main Street beginning Sept. 15, converting the three-way intersection into a two-way in an effort to reduce confusion, congestion, and safety risks.
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“The intersection should have never been built like this,” City Manager Will Worthey said. “There is just not enough space for this many roadways to connect, especially coming off a highway.”
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Read the full story at newsberg.org

08/28/2025

Celebrate GFU students returning to campus by catching a "Comedy of Errors" performance, meet the one and only CJ McCollum at Good Company's 5th anniversary, head up the hills to get your live music fix, enjoy whiskey barrel aged coffee, and more this Labor Day weekend in !

08/23/2025

💨 If you see smoke coming out of your pipes in the next few weeks, notify the City of Newberg because that means there's something wrong with your plumbing.
📚 The Newberg Public Library will closed for a week in September for repairs
☀️ "Oregon in Summer Reverie" opened at ART Elements Gallery last week
🧘 A new Naturopathic Physician opened his practice in Newberg this month.

Learn more and read the full notices at newsberg.org

08/23/2025

A third new downtown bar has entered the arena: Bronco Kelly's is preparing to open in the coming weeks in the former Ruddick/Wood space on 1st street.

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08/22/2025

Sander Park is officially under construction in Dundee across from Billick Park, bringing a years long planning project to fruition.

Read the full story at newsberg.org