Dundee News

Rep. Jim Weidner of Yamhill, the freshman Republican representing most of Yamhill County in the House, announced his candidacy for re-election Friday.

Nov. 30 a ' Alyshia Constance Hakola, 19,16505 N.E. Chehalem Drive, was arrested for second-degree theft following an incident at the Newberg Walgreens store.

Hundreds of Yamhill County children may not get presents this holiday season for a variety of reasons, many of them because of the poor economy and the high unemployment rate.

The 2009 Legislature earmarked $192 million for the first phase of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass - a six-mile stretch from Fulquartz Landing west of Dundee to Highway 219 in Newberg.

House speaker Dave Hunt speaks before bypass supporters and other legislators Tuesday at the Allison Inn.

Enjoy new releases at The Four Graces Holiday Open House Tasting event from noon to 4 p.m. Dec.

An Eastern Oregon man was arrested Tuesday afternoon following a Newberg-Dundee police officer's attempt to stop him for a traffic violation in Newberg.

Newberg is getting out of the radio business ... but staying in dispatch for the long haul.

Ken Durant heard it before, in 1973. The older farmers in the area shook their heads and said, "You can't grow wine grapes in Oregon." Now, of course, the draws and slopes of Dundee's Red Hills are laced with graceful vines, Yamhill County has emerged as Oregon's premiere wine region and Durant has made a comfortable living selling grapes to ...

Veronique Drouhin-Boss deftly manages to make world-class wines in both France and Oregon, in part because the fall crush arrives earlier in France.

Randall Grahm signs copies of his first book, - Been Doon So Long,' during a stop Tuesday at Dundee Bistro.

Owners of older homes know they might run into a surprise when they start a home improvement project.

Nov. 6 a ' Salvador Lional Vega Mora-Naranjo, 31, 2301 E. Second, St. #111, was arrested for harassment following an incident at his home.

Once a victim of child sexual abuse comes forward, she takes the most difficult step while the challenges for law enforcement and prosecutors are only starting.

Fat clusters of pinot noir grapes recently came off the vines at Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn in McMinnville.

A network of trails running through the Chehalem Valley, connecting parks, historic sites, schools, wineries and more, could soon be a reality ... but the plan needs the public's help.

Oct. 20 a ' Bradley Francis Molash, 2902 E. Second St., Space 20, was arrested for fourth-degree assault following an incident at a local restaurant and bar.

Despite the down economy and real estate market, property values are still rising - at least, assessed values.

Oct. 17 a ' A 17-year-old Newberg boy was taken into custody for two counts of second-degree criminal mischief following two incidents of graffiti vandalism, one in Dundee last month and the other from June 2008 at Jaquith Park.

A A The man arrested Sept. 11 in connection to a child sex abuse case is set for trial Nov.