Progressive Yamhill

On June 3, 1942, all individuals of Japanese ancestry living in the area outlined in the above map were required to report to Salem depot to board a train to an unknown destination. They were allowed to bring two suitcases with them of personal belongings. These men, women and children, many born in the United States and citizens, were incarcerated by presidential executive order in a barren camp at Tule Lake, California.

Learn more about local individuals of Japanese ancestry and their experiences during World War II in the Willamette Heritage Center’s Pop Up gallery – through July 6th – or online here: https://www.willametteheritage.org/japanese-american-community-1942/

June is 2SLGBT+ Pride Month. In collaboration with Cultural Education, Youth Empowerment and Prevention, and Warriors of Hope, Grand Ronde Health and Wellness Center is hosting Grand Ronde Pride Week next week, June 8th-12th.

Pride Week Overview: provides a brief overview of all the events we’re hosting.

Two-Spirit Panel: details about the CTGR Tribal Members who will be speaking

Storytelling Workshop: details about the personal storytelling workshop led by Steph Littlebird

All these events are open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

Dundee has a beautiful new gathering place to call its own. We’re excited to celebrate the opening of Sander Estate Park, a long awaited community space created from the generous legacy of longtime Dundee resident Janis Sander. Phase I of the park includes walking paths, parking, restrooms, and community gathering areas, with additional features planned for future phases.

Join us for the ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, July 8th at 5:30. This event is free and open to all! SW 5th Street across from Billick Park.

Happy Pride Month, Yamhill County!

Link for sign up:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LRN33S8

We’ll be in Newberg Sunday June 14th for the next No Kings event!

“New levies to shore up district finances in Canby and Newberg appear to be failing.

“We put this on there because we wanted to see if we could do something locally, so we’re disappointed that it doesn’t look like it’s going to pass,” said Newberg superintendent Dave Parker.

Parker thanked parents and other volunteers who spent time messaging at meetings around town, but said rising costs as well as other statewide measures on the ballot may have soured voters on supporting Newberg schools.

“I think we had significant headwinds against this time around with the gas tax and some of the challenges going on in Washington, D.C.,” he said.

Newberg is one of many Oregon school districts with funding challenges. For the 2026-27 school year, the district has a $5.7 million funding shortfall, and the levy would have helped stave off some of the cuts.

But now, a rejected levy means four furlough days, larger class sizes and school closure conversations.”

Despite hearty rejection of gas tax, Oregonians are far from sour on all taxes • Oregon Capital Chronicle Despite rising inflation and a souring economy, voters passed or renewed more than 40 taxes for libraries, local schools and in some cases fire and emergency services.