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After a dry, summery start, May's weather took a sharp turn last week and then an even more dramatic turn this week, dumping winter-like rains and well below average temperatures on Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington.

David and Diana Lett were pioneers in Oregon's wine industry. This photo is part of the Oregon Wine History Archive at Linfield College, which just launched a new program to help prepare students for careers in wine.

Below are arrestees associated with Newberg and Dundee.May 10 - John George Beresky III, 41, of Newberg, was arrested for unlawful possession of marijuana and driving under the influence of intoxicants .

Community Plate lives up to its name with its emphasis on local ingredients for its American diner fare.

A trial date could be set this week for a lawsuit claiming Yamhill County law enforcement officers used excessive and unnecessary force in making an arrest three years ago.

Jim Sparks claims he has been abducted by aliens so many times he doesn't even swear at them anymore when they hunt him down and disrupt his otherwise normal life.

The Endless Row McMINNVILLE, OR: Domaine Drouhin Winery estate Pinot Noir vineyards unroll over the hills of the Willamette Valley.

Bacchus Capital Management first tapped into Oregon's wine country by investing in Dundee-based Wine by Joe in 2011.

Jeffrey Kevin Hanson, who is a registered predatory sex offender, lives just a few hundred feet from an elementary school McMinnville.

More than a third of Oregon's National Merit Scholars live in a single Portland-area ZIP code, an affluent, tech-oriented, immigrant-rich area of suburban Washington County.

An internal police review, obtained by KGW, indicates the sergeant used excessive force in the take down of a suspect and then misrepresented the facts about the case.

A large piece of presidential memorabilia goes on the auction block Wednesday when the General Services Administration opens bidding on a DC-9 that served chief executives and their staffs.

Below are arrestees associated with Newberg and Dundee.May 6 - Joshua Leroy Matthews, 51, of Newberg, was arrested for mixing, selling and serving alcohol without a permit.

McMinnville teammates Nathan Johnson and Cody Thomas hug after winning in the semifinals of the Pacific Conference boys doubles championships Saturday at Linfield College.

According to investigations, the suspect, or suspects, are using a vehicle described as a dark-colored pickup truck and may be casing residential areas prior to the thefts.

Two adult males were taken into custody this evening following a high speed pursuit that began south of Dundee on Highway 99W and ended in a residential area of McMinnville.

Big news to come out of McMinnville's Golden Valley Brewery this week: Brewmaster Mark Vickery is leaving to start his own brewing venture, and Hair of the Dog brewer Jesse Shue will be coming in to replace him.

Below are arrestees associated with Newberg and Dundee.April 22 - William Clifford Hults Jr., 41, was arrested for failure to appear to face a charge of contempt.

Seattle resident Richard Swanson is dribbling a One World Futbol all the way to the 2014 World Cup.