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OPINION: Make every summer a season of learning for Oregon's kids
In Oregon, summer is another season for learning. This week, thanks to Gov. Tina Kotek and the State Legislature, school districts and communities throughout Oregon will start shifting their campuses toward Summer Learning. Through the state’s $30 million investment, young scholars can engage in innovative and inclusive educational opportunities over the next few months. This...
Mary Louise Willett
July 16, 1928 – May 11, 2024 - Mary Louise Berning was born July 16, 1928, to Chester and Mary Berning. She spent the first three years of her life on a houseboat on the Willamette River and was proud she learned to swim before walking. Moving to Wilsonville, she exasperated her mother by insisting clothes looked better after climbing the manure pile and shoes were more comfortable after walking through mud puddles. She was the first in her family to attend college and became a teacher. She made lifelong friends at Cascade Bible College, including her husband, Al Willett,...
'I've seen this happen in other countries': Kristof shares cautionary tales on local threats to democracy
Striking semblances between political and social unrest in other countries and the United States have Nicholas Kristof concerned that democracy in his home country is under threat. The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and columnist for the New York Times shared his thoughts during a talk before the Newberg City Club and local citizenry on Tuesday, May 4, in the grand ballroom of the Chehalem Cultural Center. The Yamhill native —...
Judge metes 6-year prison sentence to Dundee resident David Michael Bahr
The Dundee man convicted in May for sexually abusing a then-juvenile girl more than a decade ago will spend the foreseeable future incarcerated. On Wednesday, June 5, Yamhill County Circuit Court Judge Ladd Wiles sentenced David Michael Bahr to 75 months in prison, 10 years of post-prison supervision, $800 in fines/restitution and to register as a sex offender following his conviction in early May for first- and second-degree sexual abuse and first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and sodomy. He received 24 months imprisonment on the unlawful...
Oregon State Hospital plans changes to prevent deaths like one in April
Oregon State Hospital plans to train medical staff to immediately check the vital signs of new patients and respond to life-threatening emergencies with adequate equipment. The changes are part of the hospital’s proposed plan of correction to fix violations that federal inspectors flagged when they investigated the circumstances surrounding the April 18 death of Skye Baskin, 27. Hospital staff failed to immediately check the vitals of Baskin after he arrived from the Douglas County Jail on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He...
Home Energy Spotlight: Save more in 2024 by combining tax credits and Energy Trust incentives
For families looking to save money, there’s never been more support available to reduce home energy use. This year, Energy Trust of Oregon, a nonprofit that helps people, businesses, and organizations use less energy, is offering cash incentives that, combined with new federal tax credits, make it easier to make energy-saving changes at home. Energy Trust offers cash incentives to customers of PGE, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, and Avista to help lower the cost of projects and appliances like water heaters, heat...
Newberg serial burglar found, arrested in Arizona after monthslong search
A local woman arrested after a string of burglaries struck Newberg last fall has been apprehended after a monthslong search. Elizabeth Ellece Moser, 44, was arrested in mid-May near Phoenix, Arizona, and was booked at the Maricopa County jail soon after. She remains in custody awaiting extradition to Oregon to face a long list of charges. Moser absconded in late January after being released on security, prompting the issuance of...
Study smarter, not harder with a properly designed space
Study skills are integral to academic success. Such abilities help students learn more efficiently and effectively, leading to better grades on assignments and tests. Developing strong study habits can prepare students for future success in life, as dedication to studying can be mirrored in habits related to job performance. The desire to study is one component of being involved in the task. However, setting up an environment conducive to studying is another part of this important equation. Students looking to study longer and better may...
Our TV picks for Thursday, June 6: Saving Private Ryan; 2024 NBA Finals; D-Day: The Unheard Tapes
Saving Private Ryan TCM 5 p.m. When three brothers are killed in combat during World War II, Capt. John Miller (Tom Hanks) leads his men behind enemy lines to find Pvt. James Ryan (Matt Damon), the fourth and last-remaining brother. Part of TCM’s 80th anniversary of D-Day programming. 2024 NBA Finals ...
Legislators start statewide tour on transportation needs and funding
As legislators begin to consider Oregon’s next multibillion-dollar transportation funding plan, how road maintenance and driver services are funded may overshadow what highway, bridge and other projects are included. Members of the Joint Committee on Transportation heard plenty of comments on both aspects during the first of 12 planned hearings across the state over the next four months. The first one was June 4 at the Cascades campus of Portland Community College. The final hearings are Sept. 26 in Happy Valley and Sept. 27 in...
‘Hey!’ – Hay Day/Play Day is on tap at the Yamhill County Historical Society
The 2024 installment of Hay Day/Play Day, the Yamhill County Historical Society’s annual demonstration of the techniques used by farmers more than a century ago, is approaching fast. The event, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center at 11275 S.W. Durham Lane in McMinnville, promises “demonstrations of hay harvesting techniques and equipment performed by draft animals and vintage machinery,” a release from the organization said. “Demonstrators will recreate the process of making loose hay with horses and...
A splash of wine grape-inspired color next up at Newberg's Art Elements gallery
Art Elements gallery’s latest exhibit, due to continue through Aug. 10, is in keeping with an integral component of the greater Newberg area, namely wine. “Vitis Vinifera,” which translates to wine vine, is a collection of paintings by artist James Frey and aspires to “welcome the beauty and wonder of the spring season through the eyes of a winemaker,” a release from First Street gallery announced. “Following the fall grape...
CPRD will form group to consider plans for a new golf clubhouse in Newberg
Newberg is graced with one of the top municipal golf courses in the state, but with that prestige comes the need for careful oversight by a group of volunteers dedicated to maintaining and enhancing that ranking. As such, the course’s owner, Chehalem Park and Recreation District, has put out the call for volunteers for its Golf Course Clubhouse Citizen’s Advisory Committee. “The purpose of the committee is to provide recommendations...
Oregon lags most states in public higher education funding, report finds
The Oregon Legislature continues to spend far less on higher education than other states, according to a new report, leading to some of the highest costs of attendance among universities in the West. Oregon is ranked 44th in the nation for public funding of higher education and 37th in the nation for per-pupil funding, according to the latest annual State Higher Education Finance report from the Colorado-based State Higher Education Executive Officers Association. Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission is a member of the association. ...
Water resources director is confirmed by a split Oregon Senate
The Oregon Department of Water Resources finally has a permanent director after more than 18 months, but it took a divided Oregon Senate to confirm Ivan Gall, a veteran of more than 25 years at the agency. Gov. Tina Kotek’s nomination of Gall was approved May 31 on a 17-10 party-line vote, all Democrats voting for it and all Republicans against it. Three Republicans were not present. Gall has been...
OPINION: Solving homeless crisis starts with support, housing — not jail
Everybody, regardless of income, needs a safe home to build stable lives — from getting a job to creating a safe space for our children to grow up in. But high costs and inequality continue to drive our houselessness crisis and Portlanders’ patience is wearing thin. We all want solutions, but let’s be clear: Camping bans do not solve houselessness, support services and housing do. Portland City Council recently unanimously passed an ordinance that bans public camping if “reasonable alternate shelter” is available. Under the...
WRITERS ON THE RANGE: In small towns, bookstores are thriving
“I love to spend my day in a bookstore,” said Amy Sweet. She lives in Red Lodge, Montana, and was explaining why she and her husband, Brian, opened Beartooth Books in her town of 2,300. "It was part of the life we wanted — to live in a small town, walk to work, and enjoy outdoor adventures and wonderful people." She’s not alone. For many of the same reasons, bookstores...
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