With a new local option levy on the ballot this May, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue hopes voters continue to support the fire district. Voters have passed levies put forth by TVF&R every five years since 2000, most recently in 2019. The 2019 levy, which pays for 92 firefighter and paramedic positions across TVF&R’s district, is set to expire in June 2025. TVF&R serves 11 cities in four counties with...

A medical emergency can be a pet owner’s worst nightmare, but a new veterinary hospital hopes to ease the stress. Veterinary Emergency Group, an emergency veterinary practice with 76 other locations across the U.S., has opened its 77th clinic — and its first Oregon location — in the Tanasbourne area. Located at 11286 N.E. Evergreen Parkway in Hillsboro, the clinic is open 24/7 to handle medical crises for pets, with a unique approach that aims to prioritize transparency and comfort. ...

The price of electric vehicles is a huge sticking point with many consumers. At this time, the cost of batteries required to deliver the driving range that consumers demand is placing substantial upward pressure on prices. Automakers cannot afford to take a loss on every EV they sell, so the costs are passed on to the consumer. Part of the cost equation is that Americans love their big SUVs, and with good reason. We like to be able to carry people and cargo, and maybe...

Marion County Elections Clerk Bill Burgess said his office has been receiving phone calls asking why the recently mailed voters pamphlet does not have a statement from presidential candidate Donald Trump. The statement is not in the pamphlet because Donald Trump did not submit a voter statement for the Oregon Voter Pamphlet. “We are fielding several calls from voters about Donald Trump’s voter pamphlet statement missing from the Oregon voter...

Attention all new and expecting parents: an upcoming event is tailored just for you. The Yamhill Community Care Organization’s (YCCO) Early Learning Hub is hosting a community baby shower from 4 to 7 p.m. May 2 at the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St. in Newberg. Parents and siblings are welcome as well. The event, according to a press release, will provide resources to parents related to pregnancy, childbirth...

Perhaps you’ve seen them? Bright white four-sided wood boards, about five feet high, with messages of peace in English and other languages adorning each side? They are called Peace Poles and their numbers are growing around the world due to the efforts of local Rotary clubs and other organizations. In fact, in Yamhill County alone it’s believed that the number of Peace Poles sited has hit the century mark. “Give...

Bravo to Sen. Merkley and Sen. Wyden for securing a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support and expand The Meating Place in Hillsboro. They understand that by strengthening our small, local food producers we can increase our access to local food. The farm bill has been aiding farmers both locally and internationally since 1933. Although it has been working, it’s time to pass a new farm bill, returning the emphasis to local farmers and local needs instead of subsidizing huge farm conglomerates. ...

One of the last officials acts of the conservative members of the Newberg-Dundee school board in late June 2023 was to pass a Parents Bill of Rights. The move came despite board Chair Dave Brown’s defeat in that month’s elections, Brian Shannon’s notice he would not seek reelection and remaining conservative members Trevor DeHart and Renee Powell being subjugated to the minority on the board in a few weeks. As...

Her Study of a Killer LIFEP 8 p.m. This 2023 thriller joins Ellie (Natasha Wilson) as she prepares to attend her 15-year high school reunion, where the death of a well-liked teacher (Maralyn Facey) begins a series of events that threatens Ellie’s safety and future. BMF ...

Her Study of a Killer LIFEP 8 p.m. This 2023 thriller joins Ellie (Natasha Wilson) as she prepares to attend her 15-year high school reunion, where the death of a well-liked teacher (Maralyn Facey) begins a series of events that threatens Ellie’s safety and future. We’re Here HBO 9 p.m. When life is a drag, you need a lot more drag. In this season premiere, drag queens Priyanka, Sasha Velour, Jaida Essence Hall and Latrice Royale head to small town America to foster tolerance, training residents how to dazzle in one-night performances.

Donuts and Donations Charity Bash, a fundraiser for three Sherwood charities, is set for Sherwood’s Robin Hood Plaza from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 11. The family-friendly pop-up donation drive is sponsored by Jen Runs Real Estate. "We are thrilled to organize the Donuts and Donations Charity Bash and bring the community together for a great cause," Jen Myers of Jen Runs Real Estate said in a statement. "By...

Despite repeated assurances and demonstrations that ballots are being handled appropriately and accurately counted, there remains in America political groups, largely on the right, that continue to call into question ballot security and integrity. Oregon’s mail-in ballot system, begun nearly three decades ago and noted as being reliably safe and accurate, is among those systems to come under fire over the past eight years due in part to former President Donald Trump’s repeated false claims that he was robbed of the 2020 presidential election. ...

U.S. Supreme Court justices spent two hours Wednesday, April 24, debating whether a federal law about emergency treatment encompasses abortion care even in states with strict abortion bans, with no clear indication of how they may ultimately rule. A decision could come as soon as the end of June to decide whether Idaho’s near-total abortion ban means doctors who might need to terminate a pregnancy during a health emergency would be protected from prosecution under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, or EMTALA, a...

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...

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A person’s home should be a safe haven. Too often, however, there may be dangers lurking in a home that can compromise the safety of residents. Electrical fires are no joke. The Hartford insurance company says electrical failure or malfunctions account for almost 34,000 home fires per year. The National Fire Protection Association says they can contribute to 440 deaths and $1.3 billion in direct property damage annually. Older homes...

“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. ...

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Editor’s note: U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following statement regarding his position on the U.S. Senate’s national security supplemental funding bill, which passed the Senate on Tuesday, April 23. President Biden signed the bill Wednesday morning. The bill includes a wide array of initiatives, including support for Ukraine, Taiwan and Palestinians within the Gaza strip, changes to the ownership of TikTok and the importation of fentanyl and precursor drugs, and offensive weaponry to Israel. The piece was written before Tuesday’s Senate vote. This...

Month after month, year after year, Oregon’s two U.S. senators often vote in lockstep. The senior senator, Ron Wyden, and junior senator, Jeff Merkley, are liberal Portland Democrats who see much of the world through the same lenses. Then came Tuesday, April 23, and a $95 billion foreign aid bill that offers a pastiche of long-delayed goals: Aid to Ukraine and Taiwan; banning or modifying ownership of TikTok; addressing the importation of fentanyl and precursor drugs; $9 billion in humanitarian aid for those in the...