By Rebecca Wallis Newberg, OR – January 25, 2026 The Newberg School District 29J is preparing to ask voters to approve a new local option property tax levy, potentially as soon as the May 2026...
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Oregon CARES PAC: Progressive Politics Hiding Behind a “Non-Partisan” Mask
By Rebecca Wallis Newberg, OR – May 7, 2025 Oregon CARES PAC, based in Newberg, Oregon, presents itself as a non-partisan group aiming to “elevate responsible and equitable community leaders.” But beneath this polished language...
Transgender Athlete’s Chehalem Classic Win Sparks Title IX Conflict in Newberg
By Rebecca Wallis Newberg, OR – April 21, 2025 A transgender high school athlete’s first-place finish in the girls’ high jump event at the Therapeutic Associates Chehalem Classic on April 18, 2025, has become the...
Was It Worth It? Newberg School Board Wins 3 of 4 Claims but District Spends Over $300K
By Rebecca Wallis NEWBERG, OR – March 2, 2025 For more than two years, the Newberg School District 29J found itself embroiled in a high-profile legal battle that drained its financial resources and sparked debates...
Editor’s Viewpoint – Taxpayers on the Hook Again: Examining the Cost of the Phillips Lawsuit
February 23, 2025 Once again, Newberg taxpayers find themselves footing the bill for another costly legal battle, this time over the termination of former Superintendent Dr. Steve Phillips. With the district already spending over half...
Oregon Department of Education Responds to Federal Policy Memo on Race-Based Programs
By Rebecca Wallis February 19, 2025 Oregon has long been a national leader in pushing for educational equity, but with the Trump Administration’s U.S. Department of Education issuing a directive clarifying that race-based programs violate...
Newberg School District Issued a Reduction in Force Over a Deficit That Never Existed, Audit Finds
Newberg School District Issued a Reduction in Force Over a Deficit That Never Existed, Audit Finds
Newberg School District to Review Audit Report
By Rebecca Wallis Newberg, OR – February 5, 2024 The Newberg School District Board of Directors’ Finance Advisory Committee is set to meet on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room...