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UPDATE: Salem motorcyclist dies in crash on Center Street Bridge off-ramp to Front Street NE
This story was updated at 10:50 p.m. Thursday A Salem motorcyclist is dead after a crash Thursday night on the off-ramp from the Center Street Bridge to Front Street NE, according to Salem Police. ...
Man dead after falling 30 feet in Salem motorcycle crash
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - A man is dead after a motorcycle crash on the off-ramp of the Center Street Bridge, according to the Salem Police Department. Around 6:10 p.m., officers responded to the scene where 27-year-old Mark Steven Sewell of Salem was riding a motorcycle eastbound over the bridge. As Sewell took the off-ramp, officers said he lost control and crashed into the concrete barrier.
Next Habitat for Humanity build is underway in Newberg
Venture up North College Street on any given Monday, Wednesday or Saturday and you may witness a collection of folks constructing families’ dreams. The latest Newberg Habitat for Humanity Project is located in the 700 block of North College Street, a parcel that formerly held the Holveck Veterinary Clinic. Bob and Karla Holveck sold the College Street end of the property to Habitat in 2022, then entered into a contract with the nonprofit to sell the remainder of the land a year later, according to...
George Fox University, A-dec take initial steps toward constructing child development center
Recognizing the dearth of child care options for its employees and the community in general, a pair of high-profile Newberg institutions have taken steps to do something about it, with help from the county government. George Fox University and A-dec dental equipment company have begun making plans to construct a multi-million-dollar child development center in the next few years in Newberg. The effort got a boost from Yamhill County in early April when the Board of Commissioners approved $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds,...
Wilsonville City Council makes ruling that may impact Home Depot's plans
In affirming a Development Review Board decision on the status of a building previously operated by Fry's Electronics, the city of Wilsonville may have complicated plans for a Home Depot to move in. The motion passed 4-0 at the meeting on Monday, April 15. Councilor Joann Linville was not present at the meeting. Council’s determination is specifically on the non-conforming status of the building. However, it may affect the ability...
With cuts anticipated, West Linn-Wilsonville School District opens feedback survey for 2024-25 budget
The weather is getting warmer and school schedules are getting busier, which means that it’s also time for school budget season. On Wednesday, April 17, Superintendent Kathy Ludwig hosted a webinar for public input and announced the annual online budget survey for community members to provide feedback on the budget process for 2024-25. The webinar can be viewed on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC0TJ_P0E1E&ab_channel=WestLinn-WilsonvilleSchoolDistrict. ...
Plans beginning to solidify on Newberg's Renne Field transformation
Discussions on the fate of Renne Field between Newberg-Dundee Public Schools and the Chehalem Park and Recreation District, begun in 2022, have borne fruit. The entities announced in mid-April that the haggard 13.81-acre field on South Blaine and Sixth streets will receive an artificial turf field, an eight-lane synthetic track, a concession stand, restrooms, two pickleball courts, lighting and a walkway complaint with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The field,...
Oregon institution voted best family-owned amusement park in the country
Big news for fans of Humpty Dumpty! Oregon’s own Enchanted Forest has been voted the best family-owned amusement park in the United States. Back in March, the Enchanted Forest, one of Oregon’s only two true amusement parks was nominated for Newsweek’s readers’ choice “Best Family-Owned Amusement Park” in the country. Readers chose their favorites out of 15 family-owned theme parks across the nation, including the Salem-area fairytale-themed land.
April 16 sheriff's office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 503538-8321, and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-434-7508. Feb. 8. April 19 - Penny Dulaff-Schroeder, 50, is wanted for failure to appear (FTA) for contempt of court. ...
Capital Chatter: Kotek startss addressing school funding with summer school bill
Last December, on Gov. Tina Kotek’s One Oregon Listening Tour in Gladstone, I asked her about funding public education in Oregon: “Is the issue not enough money for schools or how the money is being spent?”. “That’s a very interesting question,” Kotek responded. “I’m not sure we know...
4 community leaders honored by Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
Sam Skillern has been named 2024 Salem First Citizen by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. Skillern and three other individuals were honored April 13 during the 73rd First Citizen Awards Banquet at the Salem Convention Center. Kathy Gordon and Barry Nelson were presented Distinguished Service Awards, and Conrad Venti...
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