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April 29 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 503-538-8321, and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-434-7508. Feb. 8. April 29 Hayden Mackenzie Fleming, 29, is wanted for failure to appear (FTA) on charges of driving under the influence of intoxicants...
Forest Grove softball makes it five in a row with 5-4 win over Glencoe
The Forest Grove softball team has been on a run, and that run continued when the Vikings defeated Glencoe 5-4 on Thursday night, May 2, at Forest Grove High School. The Vikes got three runs in the fifth inning to break a 2-2 tie, then held on as the visiting Crimson Tide rallied late to earn their fifth consecutive win and pull within a game of first place in the Pacific Conference standings. ...
Finalists for Newberg's new sweeper’s name narrowed to five
From the dozens of individuals with submissions to the city of Newberg’s contest to name its new electric street sweeper, a handful have been chosen as finalists. “We've chosen the top five names out of 100 entries from Newberg's youth,” the city announced on its Facebook page. “The electric street sweeper will get a custom wrap with the winning name!” The finalists include Leny the Bug, Sir Sweeps-a-Lot, Skrubby, Sweep...
Hillsboro's 10 most expensive homes sold, April 22-28
A house that sold for $720,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Hillsboro in the past week. In total, 17 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $545,335. The average price per square foot ended up at $355.
Man accused of shooting pellet gun at woman, himself in rural McMinnville
A 22-year-old man has been charged with second-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon after he allegedly shot a woman in the back of the head with a hand-pump pellet gun in a case of domestic violence in McMinnville, Oregon.
From small sums to war chests, here's how Washington County candidate finances stack up
They may be running in the same election, but the campaign finances of each of the Washington County commission candidates tell a different story. Two seats on the Washington County Board of Commissioners are up for grabs in the May 21 election, each sought after by two candidates. Incumbent Commissioner Nafisa Fai will run against Jenny Kamprath for the District 1 seat, representing Aloha, Beaverton, Cooper Mountain, Garden Home, Whitford...
Washington County commissioner hopefuls face off at Beaverton Voters' Forum
With two seats on the Washington County Board of Commissioners up for grabs, the candidates for each race responded to constituents’ burning questions at the Beaverton Voters’ Forum. On Wednesday, May 1, candidates Nafisa Fai, Peter Huhtala, Jenny Kamprath and Jason Snider responded to community-submitted questions about transportation, election integrity, development and more. Eric Schmidt, a veteran in the Portland media landscape and League of Women Voters steering committee member, moderated the forum. ...
Flavored tobacco sales banned in Washington County after Oregon Court of Appeals upholds ordinance
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a Washington County ordinance banning all flavored tobacco sales. Washington County commissioners approved Ordinance 878 in 2022, but it was not enforced because a circuit court judge overturned it. In his opinion, Circuit Judge Andrew Erwin wrote that prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco must come from the state, not the county.
Yamhill County grant program will kick off again in May
In the interest of creating or retaining jobs, generating increased economic activity and improving the social and economic livability of communities within its boundaries, Yamhill County will continue a program in May that has $125,000 in available grants. The Economic Competitive Grant program features seven grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 that are available via a competitive process for a limited time, a release from the county said. The program consists of five $10,000 small business grants, one $25,000 start-up grant and one $50,000 strategic...
Woman arrested for 2 hit-and-runs after high-speed police chase on Oregon highway
FOREST GROVE Oregon (KPTV) — A Cornelius woman was arrested after two hit-and-run crashes and a high-speed police chase out of Forest Grove on Sunday evening, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. At about 5:30 p.m., police responded to the first crash in Cornelius at North Adair...
OPINION: Vote Snider as a steward of tax dollars
As a local business owner, we need elected leaders who are fiscally responsible. I balance my budget and I expect the same from local government. Jason Snider agrees and that’s why I’m joining other business owners in supporting him for county commissioner. Jason has been a good steward of our tax dollars as Tigard mayor, and I know he will continue being our advocate as county commissioner. From his private sector management experience, to his time as chair of Tigard’s budget committee, and as mayor, I have always known Jason to ask the question, “Can we do this better and at less cost to taxpayers?” That is exactly the type of person I want to be our next county commissioner. Many people talk the talk about supporting small businesses, but former Mayor Snider walks the walk. I frequently see him supporting our local restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses in south Washington County. Without hesitation, I’ll be supporting Jason Snider for county commissioner because I know he supports us.
Washington County Salvation Army launches food drive throughout May
Throughout the month of May, local businesses and organizations are teaming up to combat hunger in Washington County. The Salvation Army’s Washington County HOPE Center is launching its “Hope in Action” food drive, collecting food to help those in need. From Wednesday, May 1, until Friday, May 31, sites around the area will be accepting donations, which will be distributed from the Washington County HOPE Center pantry and by The Salvation Army’s Washington County Mobile Outreach Ministry. ...
Opinion: Don’t ignore that jury postcard; your service is critical
If you received a small postcard in the mail lately from the Yamhill County Circuit Court, then you have already gotten a firsthand look at our new jury summons. Unlike the old jury summons, which was a packet of information in an envelope, these new postcards are smaller, cheaper to print, and hopefully easier for you to use. The postcards — and the new jury response system they are part...
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