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11/21/2025

FROM THE OPINIONS PAGE 🖋: "Every time another walker or rider decides to brave Highway 47 and is hit by a car or truck, especially after the citizens of Yamhill County have pleaded for this trail, we’ve missed an opportunity to save a life."

During a recent visit to Utah’s great natural areas, I discovered a state covered with easily accessible pedestrian and cycling trails, but I found out something more important. Paralyzed and severely handicapped people want to get out and share Utah’s lengthy trails with “Advenchairs,” a bi...

11/21/2025

Oregon Ducks star freshman wide receiver Dakorien Moore is set to star in an upcoming docuseries titled "5-STAR."

Read more: https://newberggraphic.com/2025/11/20/dakorien-moore-oregon-ducks-5-star-docuseries-paramount-cbs-sports/

11/20/2025

The Chehalem Cultural Center will present “A Celtic Christmas” with the Katie Jane Band later this month.

A Celtic Christmas with the Katie Jane Band set for Nov. 28 at the Chehalem Cultural Center Even those who have nary a trace of Celtic lineage can enjoy a lively tune and the spectacle of Irish step dancing at month’s end in Newberg. The Chehalem Cultural Center will present “A Celtic Christmas....

11/20/2025

Gov. Tina Kotek described attendance rates in Oregon schools as “unacceptable” and said that the state has not rebounded from the pandemic quickly enough.

New data from the Oregon Department of Education shows high rates of chronic absenteeism continue since students returned to school from pandemic closures The rate of Oregon ninth graders on track to graduate in four years hit record highs during the 2024-25 school year, according to new data from t...

11/20/2025

🎄The spectacle that is the Newberg holiday tree lighting ceremony will soon return to the plaza before the Chehalem Cultural Center.

Read more: https://newberggraphic.com/2025/11/20/annual-newberg-treelighting-ceremony-set-for-late-november/

11/20/2025

The reigning state champion in the 400-meter run announced that she intends to race for the University of Michigan’s track and field squad beginning in 2026.

State champion in the 400-meter signs letter of intent to attend Michigan Newberg High track phenom Sophia Castaneda will venture far from home in 2026 to transition from a Tiger to a Wolverine. The reigning state champion in the 400-meter run announced last week that she had signed a letter of inte...

11/19/2025

The state education agency made it easier for students and families to report issues, leading to a 270% increase in reports and sluggish response times.

The state education agency in 2019 made it easier for students and families to report issues, leading to a 270% increase in reports and sluggish response times   Students and families hoping the Oregon Department of Education will help them resolve discrimination issues and violations of state educ...

11/19/2025

🚒Although a timeline has yet to be set for construction to begin, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue has put into motion a plan to add a third fire station in the Newberg area.

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Station 22 in planning stages for Dopp Road northwest of town Although a timeline has yet to be set for construction to begin, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue has put into motion a plan to add a third fire station in the Newberg area. Labeled Station 22, the facility will be sited at 15900 Dopp […]

11/19/2025

🚧ODOT crews began working in October in conjunction with city efforts to install dozens of new ADA ramps in Newberg.

Crews began working in October in conjunction with city efforts Travel any of the state highways traversing Newberg and you’ll undoubtedly run into caution signs, flaggers and contractors wielding large machines directed at street corners. The Oregon Department of Transportation, in conjunction wi...

11/19/2025

If you're an Oregon State football fan, what do you think about Jonathan Smith returning as head coach? Sports columnist Wade Evanson thinks that's a question Beaver Nation may need to ask itself...

Well, Beavers, what do you think about Jonathan Smith? You know, your prior pride and joy who at the first sign of adversity left you for “bigger and better.” As it turns out, “bigger and better” may have been too big for the former quarterback who made a career out of doing more with less, ...

11/18/2025

Potential cuts across state agencies could mean service reductions for Oregonians and more work for current employees.

Potential cuts across state agencies could mean service reductions for Oregonians and more work for current employees As Oregon lawmakers stare down a deficit of at least $373 million over the next two years — and brace for the possibility of a bigger shortfall in the state’s next quarterly reve...

11/18/2025

Automated license reading technology has sparked controversy across the state due to concerns about data-sharing with federal immigration authorities.

Automated license reading technology has sparked controversy across the state due to concerns about data-sharing with federal immigration authorities Oregon lawmakers are weighing legislation for next year to regulate local law enforcement’s use of license plate reading software and streamline the...