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April 23 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 23 - Zviad Eremadz, 60, is wanted on a probation violation for first-degree aggravated theft and fraud. ...
New food carts featuring ice cream, Philly cheesesteaks open in Tigard's Universal Plaza
Those craving boutique ice cream or Philly cheesesteak sandwiches with a Korean fusion twist need look no further than Tigard’s Universal Plaza. The city recently expanded its Tigard Launch Pod business accelerator program by adding Nunny & Pheebs and Wow Cow food carts to the plaza at 9100 S.W. Burnham St. in downtown Tigard. Mia Sellers, owner of Nunny & Pheebs, is moving into a space currently occupied by Juliana...
OHA to hold public hearing on proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger
The Oregon Health Authority will hold a virtual public hearing this week on the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons. Kroger owns Fred Meyer, and Albertsons merged with Safeway in 2015. Fred Meyer and Safeway are Newberg's primary grocery stores, along with a Nap's Thriftway.
OPINION: Bubba King is what's best for Yamhill County
“All politics is local.” This famous quotation tends to mean that the most important motivations directing voters are rooted in local concerns. And, one of the biggest concerns in Yamhill County is the divide between its citizens come election time. I moved here recently from Josephine County, and the politics there are appalling. It’s one of the reasons my husband and I moved here. And we are finding out that politics here is heading in the same direction. ...
OPINION: Urban renewal means sacrifices in other areas
Considering the slick campaigning the City is doing with their urban renewal push mailers (that they would say are simply “informative”), let’s please remember that for just every $10 taken by Wilsonville’s urban renewal tax means that the following DO NOT get their rightful share of our tax dollars … Schools $3.70 City (includes police) $1.20 ...
April 22 public safety round-up
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reports April 16 Zachary Douglas Passalaqua, 18, of Dundee was arrested for second-degree burglary, DUII and first-degree theft. No bail was set and the case remains open. Kinston Patrick Cordell Renegar, 35, of Newberg, was arrested for first-degree sexual abuse. No bail was set and the case remains open. ...
Candidate forum will feature those vying for Yamhill County offices
A trio of local organizations are offering voters an opportunity to get to know the candidates they will see on the ballot for the May primary election. To that end they have slated a candidate forum in Newberg next week. The George Fox Civility Project, Newberg City Club and Newberg/Dundee United as Neighbors will hold the candidate forum from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. May 2 in the Hoover Building on the campus of George Fox University. The event will also be live streamed at...
Readers Respond: In-N-Out Burger is a good choice for Beaverton
Your Oregon News asked readers if they would eat at a Beaverton In-N-Out Burger. This comes after the cult-favorite fast food chain known for its “animal style” burgers and fries made some headway in securing a spot at the intersection of Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway and Southwest 107th Avenue, near Chick-fil-A. Some have criticized the choice of location out of concern that the new burger joint will exacerbate traffic in the area. ...
Highway Project: Canby Council gets update on project from ODOT
There’s little doubt that the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Highway 99E project has had an impact in Canby. So much so that the Canby City Council invited ODOT to provide an update during council’s April 17 meeting. The project is moving along, though some unforeseen situations have caused delays. “This has been one of those necessary evils,” Canby Mayor Brian Hodson noted. “It’s a major thoroughfare for Clackamas County and...
Ranch Pizza serving up slices during first Downtown Hillsboro Saturday Market
Downtown Hillsboro’s newest pizza spot is opening the oven to a world of flavor — with a side of ranch. Ranch Pizza will hold a grand opening ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at its new location at 142 S.E. Second Ave. Organized by the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership, the event will take place during the year’s first Downtown Saturday Market. The Oregon pizza chain makes its way to the...
Statewide 5A softball coaches poll: April 24
The third regular-season edition of OSAAToday’s statewide 5A softball coaches poll was released on Monday, Apr. 23, with Wilsonville maintaining a spot inside the top-ten. For a complete look at the poll, see below: (First-place votes in parentheses, pre-season ranking in brackets, record listed is what’s posted on www.osaa.org as of Saturday, Apr. 20)
Torn painting produced by Lake Oswego artist in 1893 is restored
Though it’s known for providing written histories that shed light on how the 19th and 20th century residents of modern Lake Oswego once lived, the Oswego Heritage Council recently underwent a project that provides a visual glimpse into the past. The council recently restored a painting from 1893 and is now displaying it at the Oswego Heritage House on 10th Street. “We are excited to get people to see the...
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