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Mazda steps boldly into the luxury segment with 2025 CX-70 SU
Put the luxury automakers on notice, Mazda has entered the upscale market with a legitimate contender, and they're ready to compete. The new CX-70 is taking aim right at the heart of the premium SUV segment with a two-row midsize luxury model. This slice of the SUV market caters to people with small families and empty-nesters who want a larger SUV with plenty of interior space and comfort, but they don't need a third row of seats. That allows the first and second rows to...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, May 22: Jeopardy! Masters; Survivor; Killer Cases
Jeopardy! Masters KATU 8 p.m. Brainiacs unite as six of the highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants battle it out in two games over this one-hour episode. James Holzhauer, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Yogesh Raut, Victoria Groce and others compete in this season finale. Survivor ...
No. 27 Newberg softball falls to No. 6 Jesuit in first round of state playoffs
No. 6 Jesuit shut out No. 27 Newberg 10-0 in six innings on Monday, May 20, in the first round of the OSAA 6A softball state playoffs. The Crusaders totaled 15 hits and nine RBIs, while the Tigers managed just seven hits. It was the 10th consecutive victory for Jesuit. "Hits are contagious," Jesuit head coach Jim Speciale said. "A kid gets a hit and it kind of falls into...
Primary results set stage for high-stakes November election in key statewide offices
Updated 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Two Democratic legislators and the incumbent state treasurer appear headed for party nominations for secretary of state, treasurer and attorney general in Tuesday’s primary. Two Republican state senators and a former prosecutor appear ready to oppose them in the Nov. 5 general election. Ballots were still being counted. Oregon law allows...
May 20 Yamhill County 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 503538-8321, and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-434-7508. Feb. 8. May 20 Catherine Jennifer Grimes, 57, is wanted for failure to appear (FTA) on a charge of hit and run (property). ...
More Oregon students are missing vaccines, worrying health officials
Oregon health authorities are worried about an infectious disease raging through schools, with almost one in 10 kindergarteners missing at least one required vaccination. The Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday, May 16, that nearly 9% of the state’s kindergartners had a nonmedical exemption this year, forgoing at least one of the required shots. That compares with about 8% in 2023 and almost 7% in 2022, marking the second consecutive yearly increase in the unvaccinated rate. ...
OPINION: Elect Bubba King for change
It is time for a change. It is time for a change to a new commissioner who does not shut down, ignore and vilify those whose views are different. It is time for a change to a new commissioner who recognizes and listens to the myriad of citizen viewpoints in this county. It is time...
May 20 public safety round-up
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reports May 11 - Granden Mikiah Ward, 29, of Newberg, was arrested for violating a restraining order and punitive contempt of court. Bail was set at $5,000 and the case is pending. - Nicholas Anthony Ruiz, 42, of Newberg, was arrested for third-degree criminal mischief and second-degree criminal trespass. Bail was...
Kah-Nee-Ta on track for early summer opening
Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort hopes to reopen early this summer as construction is wrapping up and the newly remodeled resort, pools and teepees are nearing completion. The reopening of the resort, which originally closed in 2018, is a joint effort between the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the group behind Mt. Hood Skibowl. The resort will include a 30-room hotel, 20 teepees, and seven hot springs pools. The new...
The 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge will win you over
I got the compact 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge SUV EV for testing at a critical time for the all-electric vehicle market. The same day, J.D. Power reported that EV demand is cooling. Its 2024 Electric Vehicle Consideration Study had just found that interest in buying EVs has dropped for the first time since the annual survey began in 2021. Reasons include continuing higher prices compared to gas-powered vehicles and the ongoing lack of available public charging stations, contributing to range anxiety. Doubters who spend much...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, May 21: Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House?; Vanderpump Rules; The Voice
Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House? HGTV 7 p.m. It’s tough to beat the charm of an old house. So when a couple starts their search for an old home, they enlist Ethan and Elizabeth to help them find the right place in his hometown. But when his father passes away suddenly, it takes on greater meaning. ...
The days of wine and roses are here! : May 20-26
MONDAY, MAY 20-SUNDAY, MAY 26 WINE — Wineries in the Willamette Valley celebrate Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27, with tasting specials and more. More: willamettewines.com ROSE FESTIVAL — Portland’s annual party, which includes a carnival, parades and more, will be May 24-June 9 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, downtown Portland and elsewhere. Some key happenings: CityFair, May 24-27, May 31-June 2, June 7-9; Starlight Parade, 8 p.m. June 1; Fleet...
Our TV picks for Monday, May 20: Summer Baking Championship; Quarter Ton Teen
Summer Baking Championship FOOD 8 p.m. There’s nothing like the sea air and a luxurious ocean cruise, so host Jesse Palmer has the 10 bakers create cruise-themed delights, including inner tube cakes and snorkeling-themed cheesecakes, for judges Carla Hall, Damaris Phillips and Duff Goldman. Quarter Ton Teen A&E 9 p.m. Winter is just 15, but weighs 400 pounds. Her father, Daniel, tops the scales at 600 pounds. As he worries his unhealthy lifestyle is contributing to her struggles, they decide to get weight-loss surgery. But surprise complications put them at risk.
St. Paul's Meredith Coleman finishes sixth in 1A 100 meters at state championships
After four years of competing in track and field and logging hundreds of hours on the rubber, St. Paul senior Meredith Coleman culminated her high school career with her first-ever individual medal at the OSAA track and field state championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, clocking in at 13.20 seconds to finish sixth in the girls 1A 100 meters on Friday, May 17. “I feel awesome," Coleman, a University of Puget Sound volleyball commit, said. "It just feels great to be able to show off...
St. Paul's Ralph Pohlschneider clinches 1A 400 meter state title
St. Paul senior Ralph Pohlschneider rattled off a personal best of 50.03 seconds at the OSAA track and field championships on Friday, May 17, at Hayward Field in Eugene to win the 1A 400 meters state title. “I knew coming in that I had to work hard for it, and that I had good competition and guys that wanted to catch up to me,” Pohlschneider said. “I tried to go fast out the start and I just kept with that.” ...
Overcoming obstacles with service and sisterhood
(CORNELIUS) — Sisters Angie and Andrea Reyes Aguilar have always been able to count on each other, but when they moved to the U.S. from Chiapas, Mexico, their sisterhood became a lifeline. “It was so helpful to me because I have someone to understand how I feel,” Angie said. “She was living the same thing as me.” Angie, 16, and Andrea, 18, are both Forest Grove High School juniors. They...
A star on and off the stage
(FOREST GROVE) — Alina Harrison shines on the stage, but the young performer is also a star supporting actress in her community. A Forest Grove High School sophomore, Harrison has been performing for most of her life. Starting dance when she was four years old, she eventually took on acting roles. “I got involved with a musical theater class, which I took just to see how that would go. And...
Reading disorder? No problem for Banks middle schooler
(BANKS) — Evangeline Koschmann is, in many ways, a typical sixth-grader who enjoys typical sixth-grade things. However, she’s also atypical in that she inspires her fellow students and teachers alike. “She just has such a great attitude,” Banks Middle School teacher Kim Carson said about Koschmann. “I enjoy talking with her, and I’ve learned so much from her. I just think she’s such an inspiration to kids and teachers too.” ...
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