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Lose yourself at the Yamhill County Fair
McMINNVILLE — The hot weather predicted for late July and early August is nothing compared to the simmering line-up of activities on tap at the Yamhill County Fair. Slated for July 31 through Aug. 3 at the fairgrounds on Lafayette Avenue, the fair has been a staple round these parts for nearly 170 years. “The first fair in Yamhill County was Oct. 7, 1854, and was held in Lafayette …,”...
Arrests made at two Newberg businesses on allegations of promoting prostitution
A pair of local businesses are imperiled today on allegations they were promoting prostitution in the Newberg area. According to a release from the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, detectives were tipped off by community members that the businesses —Amber Massage and Lavender Foot Spa — were engaging in sexual acts in exchange for money. The businesses — located at 2504 E. Portland Road and 2316 Portland Road, respectively — were investigated...
National news has you feeling anxious? Join the club
Try looking up the term “community anxiety” and you’ll have trouble pinning down a definition. People who see a psychiatrist might get a quizzical look if they ask about it. The term doesn’t appear in the DSM-5, also known as the all-important “The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.” But after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13, and in the midst of one of the most vitriol-filled and impactful elections in memory, a lot of people...
Two arrested after attempting to ‘skim’ money from ATM machines in Newberg, McMinnville
A pair of men allegedly attempting to tamper with an ATM machine in Newberg have been arrested following a police investigation. According to a release from the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, officers were dispatched on the evening of July 12 to the First Federal Savings and Loan location at the corner of Hancock and College streets when an employee witnessed a male tampering with the ATM machine. The officers responded to the scene and sought out the suspects — later identified as 32-year-old Luis Miguel Gonzalez-Pena...
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts
A Portland State University report about the impact of Measure 110 challenges assumptions about law enforcement and the role police officers play as they interact with people with a drug addiction. A key takeaway: Police officers can only reach so many people — even with the power to search and arrest them. The report coincides with preparation by Oregon counties to launch new drug addiction treatment programs as part of...
RURAL REFLECTIONS: Horsing around
Hot and muggy. Glad I'm not in a horse and buggy. The heat could not be much worse than me trying to write this verse. Horses. I remember when summer came around and my horse would be visited by horse flies. Now, if you don't know what one of those is (not the horse but the fly), it is a big fly around 1/2-inch to 1.25-inches. Yep, they are big. ...
Our TV picks for Friday, July 19: Lingo; Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Lingo KOIN 8 p.m. Is winning thousands of dollars worth the tongue-tying results of competing in this classic game show revival? With over $50,000 on the line, the teams that step up to take five guesses at solving hidden words certainly think so. RuPaul hosts. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives FOOD 9 p.m. It’s time to dive in deeper for Triple D Nation as Guy goes old school at an Atlanta joint that delivers Southern comfort over melty and mighty Mac ’n’ cheese. Then brisket is on the menu of a San Antonio diner and burritos are scratch made in Scottsdale.
Suspect in 2016 murder case returned to Yamhill County from Mexico
A man absconded from the law following the 2016 murder of a Washington woman has been found in Mexico. Victor Melcher-Villalba, who also has been known to go by the name Victor Bello Rojas, was discovered in July 2022 by a component of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office as having been incarcerated in a Durango, Mexico, jail on unrelated charges. Durango is in central Mexico near the country’s western coast and adjacent to Baja. ...
Oregon governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of late Senate President Peter Courtney
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, July 18, in memory of the life and service of Peter Courtney, the former president of the Oregon State Senate and longest-serving state legislator in Oregon history. “President Courtney truly lived by example: he cared deeply for our state, for the people that he worked with, and above all, for his family with vigor, compassion and courage,” Kotek said in a written statement. “It was an honor to serve alongside him and I know his legacy will live on through his many efforts on behalf of Oregonians and in the memory of those who knew him.” Courtney died Tuesday, July 16. He was 81. Kotek’s office first announced the news that Courtney died of complications from cancer in his home, surrounded by family.
High-speed chase near Dundee ends with suspect’s arrest on July 13
A Portland man who police say fled the scene of a potentially lethal accident near Dundee last week has found himself on the wrong side of the law. Joel Almaras Estrada, 23, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, reckless driving, driving while suspended or revoked, first-degree criminal trespass and failure to perform the duties of a driver involved in an accident. The charges stem from...
Is your lawn getting enough water?
Lawn care is a year-long process. A healthy lawn thrives with the right amount of water and nutrients. Even when the sun isn’t extreme, and the temperatures are cold, a lawn still needs water. That water requirement multiplies when higher temperatures lead to increased evaporation. The experts at LawnLove.com, a lawn care and landscaping resource, say grass needs between 1 and 1 1⁄2 inches of water a week. Precipitation often...
Watch out for these allergy triggers
The human body is a well-oiled machine that is a wonder of biological efficiency when working properly. The body’s immune system is integral to keeping a person healthy. It does that by recognizing foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria, and then launching an attack to eradicate them. Sometimes, however, the body treats outside substances as harmful when they’re just nuisances. This is the case with allergens. According to eMedicine...
Peter Courtney remembered fondly by colleagues
Many colleagues and well-wishers expressed their respects and deep tributes to former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who died July 16 from complications due to cancer. He was 81. Courtney served for nearly a quarter of a century as the state senator of District 11, which included Woodburn and much of the surrounding area. He spent 20 years as the senate president, and he was the longest serving lawmaker in Oregon history. ...
Our TV picks for Thursday, July 18: Grand Prix; Ghosts; Lucky 13
Grand Prix TCM 7:15 p.m. As they highlight July’s star of the month, Eva Marie Saint, TCM airs this 1966 flick, also starring James Garner and Yves Montand, alongside three other Saint features: 1964’s “36 Hours,” 1960’s “Exodus” and “Carol for Another Christmas” also from 1964. Ghosts ...
2024 Buick Encore GX delivers comfort, value, and utility
Buick has quietly been reinventing itself over the past 10 years. Gone are the rather sedate passenger cars that characterized the brand. They have been replaced by an all-SUV lineup that offers a size and price point for almost any buyer. Unlike their General Motors sister brands, Buick offers no body-on-frame full-size SUVs or pickup trucks, but instead focuses on the family-friendly crossover market. Honestly, you can find a family SUV from any brand these days, but Buick is offering a special value because even...
Red flag warning issued in Portland area as thunderstorms increase fire risk
The National Weather Service has upgraded a fire weather watch in the Portland area to a red flag warning in anticipation of weather conducive to wildfires. A red flag warning means that the conditions for fires to break out are present or imminent. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecasted in the area, which can cause fires to ignite when lightning strikes dry materials. There is a 10% chance of wind gusts of 50mph or faster, which can cause fire to spread quickly and erratically. The warning will remain in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, until 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, in fire zones 684, 686 and 688, which encompasses the majority of the Portland metro area.
Evanson: Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy could've and should’ve done better…period
Nearly 17 years ago, Oklahoma State University head football coach Mike Gundy went on an epic rant at a press conference following a game with Texas Tech. A game his team won by a score of 49-45. His rant targeted a young sports reporter who he felt wrongly and inaccurately depicted his starting quarterback and the situation behind that quarterback’s benching days prior. Gundy famously suggested that rather than critique...
Peter Courtney, legendary and longtime leader of Oregon’s state Senate, has died
Peter Courtney, the longest-serving state lawmaker in Oregon history whose booming oratories and one-of-a-kind style made him a Salem legend, died Tuesday, July 16. He was 81. Gov. Tina Kotek’s office announced in a release that Courtney died of complications from cancer in his home, surrounded by family. Courtney’s death marks the passing of an Oregon political original. He was a wily and sometimes dour Democrat who rose to the peak of legislative power and became so enmeshed with the city he represented for nearly five decades that Salem has a bridge, housing complex and state hospital campus all bearing his name. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Readers Respond: “Phones are a distraction in the classroom”
Your Oregon News asked readers whether phones should be allowed at schools. Many readers said phones are distracting in schools; others said kids need them for safety in case of an emergency like a school shooting or anxiety attack. Some readers pointed to cell phones as factor in kids' mental health. Nearly 60% of respondents said cell phones should not be allowed in schools at all. About 31% said there should be limited cell phone use allowed. About 7% said phones should be allowed everywhere...
30,000 children in low-income Oregon families missing out on extra food benefits
Thousands of low-income Oregon families are leaving food money on the table this summer. The Department of Human Services said Monday, July 15, that families with 320,000 children have received extra food assistance for the summer but families with another 30,000 children who qualify need to apply. The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children, or Summer EBT, provides a one-time payment of $120 per child to help low-income families...
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