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Feed Newberg 5K: Running, or shuffling, for a good cause
If you are a runner, or even a shuffler, and have a passion for philanthropy, the congregation at Northside Community Church has just the thing in store for you. The church will hold the Feed Newberg 5K at 8 a.m. June 9 on a rectangular course of streets surrounding the church in the 1800 block of Hoskins Street. The start line is in a field adjacent to the church. The cost to participate is $25, with kids 10 and under running/walking for free. ...
Wyden promotes federal tax breaks for small businesses
Advocates of Oregon small businesses have joined forces with U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, who continues to push for legislation coupling an extension of three tax breaks for businesses with a three-year expansion of tax credits for children and construction of low-income housing. The Oregon Democrat says he hopes that local and national coalitions will prod some Senate Republicans to move the bill (HR 7024), which passed the House on a 357-70 vote four months ago. ...
Three NHS seniors earn coveted spots at military academies
It’s difficult to get admitted into a United States military academy, an educational institution that prepares soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines to become commissioned officers. For a sense of how hard it is, consider this: U.S. News and World Reports magazine estimates the acceptance rate for the Naval Academy at 11%, the same as the exclusive University of California at Berkley, and the Air Force Academy at 13%, the same as Notre Dame University. ...
Movie Review: Tom Hanks does multiple jobs in ‘That Thing You Do!’
Courtesy of a music group named The Wonders, which didn’t actually exist, the fans of “That Thing You Do!” are many as it nears its 30th anniversary. Written by co-star Tom Hanks, who also made his directing debut on the film, the 1996 musical-comedy — currently streaming on Hulu — charts the rapid rise and equally fast fall of a small-town 1960s band that hits it big after the suddenly necessary replacement of its drummer, played by Tom Everett Scott. He sets a new beat...
Sports Zone: Every sport, every channel May 31 - June 7, 2024
AUTO RACING Friday 3 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota 200, Qualifying. (Live) Saturday 7 a.m. FS1 NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300, Qualifying. (Live)9 a.m. FS1 NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Pacific Office Automation 147, Qualifying. (Live)10:30 a.m. KPTV...
Our TV picks for Saturday, June 1: Property Virgins; The Gunfighter; For Love & Honey
Property Virgins A&E 12:30 p.m. When potential first-time property owners hit a roadblock, it’s time to call top realtor Wendy Wolfe for some help. This time, a couple looks to move out of their basement rental, but they disagree on what they want in a starter home. The Gunfighter ...
Reactions abound to Newberg-Dundee schools' massive budget shortfall
News that the Newberg-Dundee school district has a nearly $4 million deficit elicited quick response from a number of groups, including the school board that must take steps to address the issue by the end of June. The board, as well as the superintendent and a local education advocacy group, released statements this week on the issue. Board issues statement ...
Yamhill County commissioner race will likely continue to the fall
Barring a last-minute influx of votes tabulated for either candidate, the race for Position 2 on the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners appears headed for a runoff. Updated results, released by the county clerk’s office late Wednesday afternoon, May 29, show that although challenger David “Bubba” King outdistanced incumbent Lindsay Berschauer by more than 1,245 votes, he did not reach the 50% threshold for winning the contest outright. Of the...
'This is bad': Newberg-Dundee schools face monumental budget shortfall
Newberg-Dundee Public Schools are in dire financial straits. The question on the minds of administrators and school patrons alike is, how did we get here? Over the past several weeks the school board, in concert with its budget committee, has repeatedly gathered to answer that question and plot a course toward financial solvency for the district. The path toward understanding began on May 20 when Jackie Olson, executive director of...
May 30 public safety round-up
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reports May 26 - Edgar Ramos Alvarez, 30, of Newberg, was arrested on a hold from Washington Count. Bail was set at $10,000. - Janette Cathleen Erickson, 38, of Newberg, was arrested on a hold from another jurisdiction. No bail was set. ...
RURAL REFLECTIONS: The bees knees, and replacing mine
This column written on the holiday weekend will be a memorial to my right knee, a knee that has served me well. A fine old knee that has borne the scrapes and bruises of an active farm girl. A knee that can still do a plié and other dance moves. Knees that I barely gave a second thought are painfully rebelling. Did you know: Bees do not have a knee...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, May 31 - June 7, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color” (June 4) Narrated by executive producer Idris Elba, this docuseries uses archival footage and dramatizations to uncover the legacies of soldiers of Color during World War II. The series sheds light on the contributions of over eight million individuals who fought for the Allied forces, yet whose stories have largely gone untold. ...
Darkness and light: ‘The Acolyte’ rises on Disney+
A new threat to the Jedi way of life rises. “The Acolyte,” the newest entry into the Star Wars universe, makes its series premiere Tuesday, June 4, on Disney+. Based, as always, on the world, characters and original stories by Star Wars creator George Lucas, this new series takes a turn to the thrilling and mysterious side of sci-fi. Set in the High Republic era — for the first time in a live-action series — “The Acolyte” moves from the intergalactic battles of the Empire...
Our TV picks for Friday, May 31: The Never Ever Mets; The UnXplained: Mysteries of the Universe; We’re Here
The Never Ever Mets OWN 5 p.m. Welcome to the “newlymet” game. This week, seven couples who met and fell in love online take the leap and finally meet each other face-to-face. Not only that, but all 14 move in together under one roof, where they explore their real-world feelings. The UnXplained: Mysteries of the...
Our TV picks for Friday, May 31: The Never Ever Mets; 20/20
The Never Ever Mets OWN 5 p.m. Welcome to the “newlymet” game. This week, seven couples who met and fell in love online take the leap and finally meet each other face-to-face. Not only that, but all 14 move in together under one roof, where they explore their real-world feelings. 20/20 KATU 9 p.m. No story is off limits for host David Muir and correspondents Juju Chang, John Quiñones and Diane Sawyer. From true crime to celebrity scandals, these ABC News journalists dive into the nitty-gritty of the stories that are sure to captivate viewers.
Scappoose-area Scripps spelling champ falls short at national competition
It came down to the definition of "shellacking," unfortunately ending Scappoose-area student Rubina Wiedemer's pursuit of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy. In the semifinals Wednesday, May 29, Wiedemer correctly spelled the word “inesite,” which is a mineral consisting of a pale red hydrous manganese calcium silicate. Poised at the microphone for Round 6, the first of the semifinals, she greeted spelling bee pronouncer Jacques Bailly with his favorite...
EPA awards Sherwood $5 million to clean up former tannery site
A Sherwood site where dangerous leather tanning chemicals were dumped decades ago soon will be cleaned up thanks to a $5 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. On May 20, the EPA announced Sherwood would be one of six communities in Oregon to receive EPA Brownfields funding, a grant that focuses on cleaning up once-polluted, vacant and abandoned properties. At issue are 25 acres of property on Oregon...
BMW i5 is everything an electric luxury sedan should be
Right now, the automobile industry is in the midst of the greatest change since Henry Ford invented the Model T over 100 years ago. As the industry converts to electric power for at least a portion of its products, it's taking some time to figure out how the new cars are going to work. Overall, this is a very good thing. We get to rethink how we want cars to work for us in the future. However, sometimes the experiments just don't work out. Some electric cars are a little bit too unusual, or too expensive to repair. ...
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