The Giving Town

How HIVE is Making Housing More Affordable Through Innovation - with Missing Middle Housing Fund

Send us Fan Mail Housing in Oregon has become so expensive that many teachers, nurses, firefighters, and tradespeople can’t afford to own a home in the communities they

How Newberg High School is Preparing Students for the Future - with Principal Mark Brown

Send us Fan Mail From rising anxiety rates and social media to artificial intelligence and the pressure to choose a relevant career, high school students today are facin

The Story of Jem 100 - with Tom Vondrachek

Send us Fan Mail Tom and Linda Vondrachek bought Jem 100 in 1989 and for 35 years they operated Newberg’s iconic 1950’s-style diner. Not only did they serve thousands of

The Future of Newberg-Dundee Schools - with Superintendent Dave Parker

Send us Fan Mail The recent levy for the Newberg-Dundee school district may not have passed, but it raised important questions throughout our community. What happens now

More Than Books: Newberg's Public Library - with Korie Buerkle

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Newberg Public Library Director Korie Buerkle shares how the library serves our community, how it has evolved over the years, and why p

Providing Hope for the Hurting - with Hope Chaplain

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Leo Keelan from Hope Chaplain shares about his world as a Public Safety Chaplain. From collaborating alongside our local first responde

The Story of 5Rock Ranch - with Scott Bradley

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Scott Bradley shares the story behind 5Rock Ranch, a nonprofit located on a 108-acre property in Yamhill County that provides a place o

State of the City 2026 - with Newberg Mayor Bill Rosacker and City Manager Will Worthey

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Newberg Mayor Bill Rosacker and City Manager Will Worthey join the podcast to talk about the current state of our city. We discuss what

Celebrating 20 Years of Chapters Books & Coffee - with Maureen Rogers

Send us Fan Mail Chapters Books & Coffee has been a cornerstone of downtown Newberg for two decades, and in this episode, Owner Maureen Rogers shares the story behind it

Fascinating Stories from Newberg's History - with Author George P. Edmonston

Send us Fan Mail George P. Edmonston is a writer and historian who spent years writing stories about Newberg's history in his Newberg Graphic column, "Tales from th

Inspiring Youth and Encouraging Families - with See Ya Later Foundation

Send us Fan Mail The See Ya Later Foundation began with a simple phrase from Scott Banke, who would say “See ya later” instead of goodbye during his battle with cancer.

The Story of Newberg’s Volunteer Superintendent – with Paula Radich

Send us Fan Mail In mid‑2024, the Newberg-Dundee School District uncovered a multi‑million‑dollar budget shortfall and the sitting superintendent went on leave. With the

The Legacy of George Fox University - with President Robin Baker

Send us Fan Mail President Robin Baker has been leading George Fox University since 2007 and in that time, George Fox has grown to become the largest private university

CPRD’s Exciting Plans for Newberg/Dundee in 2025-26 – with Superintendent Clay Downing

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Clay Downing, Superintendent of Chehalem Park & Recreation District (CPRD), breaks down the upcoming projects for Newberg and Dundee ov

Behind the Scenes of the Newberg-Dundee Police Department - with Police Chief Jeff Kosmicki

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jeff Kosmicki, Police Chief of the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, offers an inside look at what it takes to keep Newberg ranked amon

The Story of the Don’t Give Up Movement - with Amy Wolff

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Amy Wolff, founder of the Don’t Give Up Movement, explains how a May 2017 initiative to place 20 encouraging yard signs around Newberg

Preventing Child Abuse in Yamhill County - with Juliette's House

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Russell Mark, President and CEO of Juliette’s House, shares about the life-changing work happening at Yamhill County’s child abuse inte

Bringing the Community Together - with Newberg Community Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Di Endicott and Peggy Kilburg share about the Newberg Community Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.  During our conversation, you'll l

Wine That Makes a Difference - with Dobbes and Wine by Joe

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Michelle Bolliger with Dobbes Family Winery and Wine by Joe shares how they are using their passion for wine to make a difference in th

Resources for Seniors in Newberg - with John and Karen Roberts

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Seniors Real Estate Specialists John and Karen Roberts share some of the many resources available to seniors in the Newberg area. Many