Government

Oregon lawmakers regulate guns, public defense, while crime victim, exoneree funding stall

Bills that would have funded care for crime victims and those who have been wrongfully incarcerated languished in…

Public Safety

June 30 sheriff’s office outstanding warrants

Area law enforcement agencies are looking for the following people who have absconded from the law Anyone with…

Business

Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years

The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…

News

Fire breaks out Sunday on railroad trestle in Newberg

The one-alarm blaze heavily damaged several hundred feet of the structure spanning Villa Road Crews from Newberg and…

Top News

Sculpture created from remains of beloved giant redwood in Newberg

‘Memoir of a Redwood’ erected in Memorial Park near where the tree was felled in April 2024 There…

Business

Comcast Launches Simpler, Transparent Internet Plans—What It Means for Oregon Households

Comcast has unveiled a new national pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet service, designed to simplify how customers…

Lifestyle

‘Operation Dry Water’ boating safety effort set for July 4-6

Public safety agencies will be looking for impaired votes on the Willamette River and other popular waterways Over…

Crime & Justice

June 26 public safety round-up

Daily and weekly reports from the sheriff’s office, TVF&R and Newberg-Dundee police Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office June 23…

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Don’t shoot

I had just seen the optometrist. Eyes were doing great. Put anything in front of me and I…

Government

Measure expanding foster youth rights passes Oregon Senate again, overriding Kotek veto

The bill’s author said she had never heard from the governor about the bill prior to her Tuesday…