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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 17/09/2026
Nothing like the sun hitting your screen in just the right way to show you that you're living in dusty filth.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 16/09/2026
I'm just a guy. Looking at payroll software. Asking it to be user-friendly enough that I don't need to spend hours of my day bouncing between customer service agents to run payroll. Gotta love #smallbusiness. Also, I've got like four stories to write. Deep breaths.
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kingbradentucky.bsky.social @kingbradentucky.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I know it wasn't clear with my post but I was talking about the University of Oregon football team. The state is gorgeous.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 12/09/2026
These under routes followed by hard nose runs up the middle are clearly pretty predictable. But then Moore can’t hit the long ball so maybe they don’t have any other options. Tough to watch. #GoDucks
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 05/09/2026
@ryantclarke.bsky.social this lede 😂 ☔️
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 26/08/2026
Honestly? Props to ‘em recognizing the danger/time waste. I coached lacrosse at South Eugene years ago and their football team was never a priority. And that’s okay. Side note: they have an incredible ultimate frisbee team (or did, at least). www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
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5A Oregon high school football program cancels 2026 varsity season
“With such a small and inexperienced roster ... playing a traditional varsity schedule would create an unacceptable safety concern.”
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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This Oregon Wildfire Season Has Blazed Past All Records, With No End in Sight The record 2.3 million acres burned have far surpassed the previous 2024 record—even before the peak season. Read our latest from @krathore.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/this-oregon-...
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This Oregon Wildfire Season Has Blazed Past All Records, With No End in Sight — Oregon Journalism Project
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 13/08/2026
Every time I'm hopeful about the #localnews landscape in #Oregon, I read a story about one going down. Thank you, Erin and the publishers of The Chronicle in the southern Willamette Valley, for writing an honest and gut-wrenching account of the paper's end. www.chronicle1909.com/2026/08/11/p...
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Paper, founded in 1909, publishes final edition - The Chronicle
After years of barely hanging on, we have no choice but to let go. The reality is that since the pandemic, we’ve been clinging by the tips of our fingers – believing wholly, as we still do, in the val...
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 12/08/2026
Here are the top three fires to track Wednesday. mrf.lu/2k22s
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Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · 11/08/2026
The Society of Professional Journalists has proposed edits to its code of ethics in an effort to keep pace with AI. It's the first revision to the document since 2014. www.niemanlab.org/2026/08/the-...
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The Society of Professional Journalists proposes edits to its code of ethics for the AI age
On Monday, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) dropped new proposed revisions to its code of ethics — the first revision to one of the most-cited media ethics standards in the country since…
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 11/08/2026
Issue 52 of the Newsberg Little Print Newsletter publishing today. A full year of designing, printing, and distributing this little, physical newspaper week in and week out. Crazy. #independentjournalism #localjournalism #newbergoregon
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 11/08/2026
Maybe some of the most difficult lighting conditions for a #photographer, but I was able to open the aperture to 1.4 and get some level of consistent detail from a distance. ISO may or may not have been at 2000-2500. #photojournalism Story: newsberg.org/2026/08/10/u...
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 11/08/2026
It's great watching the @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social live feed at Sapsucker Woods because it's proof that starlings are pricks and invade bird feeders everywhere. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x10v...
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🔴 Live Cornell Lab FeederWatch Cam 🔴 at Sapsucker Woods
YouTube video by Cornell Lab Bird Cams
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 02/08/2026
Portland faces rising temperatures and fire risk as a heat advisory takes effect Tuesday and Wednesday. mrf.lu/2Z1N3
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 30/07/2026
Just wrapping up a few days in #BendOR at the 2026 ForJ Rural and Small Town Journalism Conference. Here's where we're at as #Oregon #independentjournalism: 1. There is a real, dedicated group of small, independent news publishers in this state doing their best to serve their communities.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 17/07/2026
I will sponsor any high schooler from #newbergoregon who wants to go to this next year. Reach out and let's get you set up. www.oregonlive.com/hsji/2026/07...
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High School Journalism Institute gets underway at Oregon State
Nineteen students will participate in the weeklong training program, producing and publishing news with guidance from professional Oregon journalists.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 17/07/2026
An absolutely terrifying moment I didn't realize I was not prepared for: signing the kid up for preschool. Not only is your child old enough to go to preschool, but you're committing to the bill for several months 😵‍💫
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 17/07/2026
They’re fun. They’re fast. E-bikes are also testing Oregonians’ patience. mrf.lu/2GVST
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 17/07/2026
My computer works hard, gets dirty, and for sure is not running optimally. I wish I could give it a spa day. How is that not a service?
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 10/07/2026
I reported on this being implemented locally last week, and it did raise some immediate questions. I'm glad @oregonian.com is looking into it. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. www.oregonlive.com/business/202...
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Oregon law ending public hearings for most new housing is ‘blatantly unconstitutional,’ lawyer says
An Oregon law, effective July 1, limits public input and appeals on most new housing developments. West Linn neighbors are lawyering up.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 10/07/2026
Just listened to some more recent Strokes music, and when the HECK did Julian Casablancas decide to start using autotune? Absolute garbage. I hope Reality Awaits drops whatever the heck that is.
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OPB @opb.org · 09/07/2026
Oregon’s northernmost beaches will close to razor clam harvesting starting next week and lasting through the end of the summer, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Wednesday.
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Razor clam harvesting to close on Oregon’s northern coast
The state’s most productive beaches for razor clamming will be closed starting July 15 and will reopen Oct. 1 if biotoxin levels meet state safety standards.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 09/07/2026
I used to live right above this pub. Fantastic neighborhood spot with great food and beer. Was a perfect spot for winding down after a long day. You’ll be missed, Leaky Roof. Everyone in #Portland go check on Goose Hollow Inn for me please.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 09/07/2026
From a conglomerate-owned paper. So much of this makes my skin crawl. Not only are they using AI when they have designers on staff, but also the whole poster is so horribly vague. They didn't even take the time to regionalize or localize it. Clearly sent out to the 250+ outlets unchanged. Yuck.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 07/07/2026
If you don’t think this is the perfect summer lunch, I don’t know if we can be friends.
A turkey sandwich on white bread with cheddar ruffles
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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 07/07/2026
There have been no pesticide-related bee kills in Oregon since 2021, according to a new Oregon State University report — marking a win from more than a decade ago when the state was experiencing an alarming number of dead bees related to pesticides.  oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/07/06/f...
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Fewer Oregon bees are dying from pesticides, report shows • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The 140-page “Bees of Oregon: 2025” report builds on years of work from university experts, state agencies and environmental advocates.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 07/07/2026
Nothing says corruption like that VAR call in the Egypt v Argentina game. Really putting a stain on the game. #WorldCup
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 06/07/2026
Man, #Oregon is so cool. Thanks @opb.org for finding and publishing stories like this one from around our state. Also, TIL indigo is just a plant. Not sure what I thought it was, but a leafy green plant was not it. www.opb.org/article/2026...
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‘This is mine as well’: Portland artist crafts ‘true American flag’ with Oregon-grown dyes
Portland natural dye artist Elan Hagens made an American flag with materials grown in the U.S.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 03/07/2026
This is very cute. From @oregoncapitalchronicle.com: What did #Oregon add to time capsules for #America250 birthday? The state’s congressional delegation picked a gemstone, socks, #Portlandia sheet music, photos, and more.
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What did Oregon add to time capsules for America's 250th birthday? • Oregon Capital Chronicle
What would help Americans 250 years from now understand the Oregon of 2026? For the eight members of Oregon’s congressional delegation who selected the state’s contributions to the semiquincentennial ...
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 25/06/2026
Also, electric #startup journalism side note: I just sold my first ever print advertisement for the upcoming Newsberg special print edition. Print is so back, baby. #printjournalism #journalism
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 25/06/2026
Research suggests a link between local news and loneliness levels. States with weaker local news environments have higher rates of loneliness, even after controlling for rurality. In every pair of states with comparable rural populations, the state with fewer journalists also had higher loneliness.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 25/06/2026
‘Hello, I am your news reporter — self-appointed, by the way. Please believe me.’ Amy Bushatz absolutely nailed this feeling of starting a community news outlet. It really doesn't matter what credentials you have; keep showing up and hope that people recognize the honest work.
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What it takes for a newsroom of one to buy its hometown legacy paper, step-by-step
This story shows how a solopreneur pulled off one of the rarest moves in local news: buying a legacy newspaper.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 23/06/2026
I keep hearing that #Vans are the new dad shoe (think New Balance 608s). May I remind you that in 2006, when #millennials were in the formative years of their lives, there was an *absolute bop* that was essentially a 4-minute Vans ad. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fR2...
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The Pack - Vans (Official Video)
YouTube video by ThePackVEVO
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Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · 22/06/2026
“For us at the Globe, it’s been a reminder that we are a media organization, but we’re also part of the fabric of this region." www.niemanlab.org/2026/06/the-...
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The Boston Globe published a full-page ad thanking the Tartan Army for “the laughter, the bagpipes, and the memories”
You've seen the headlines, or TikToks — the traffic cones on statues, the pubs drunk dry, the throngs of men in kilts. The Tartan Army took Boston by storm in the best possible way last week during…
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 22/06/2026
"Sparling once said over drinks — he favored a Best Day Brewing non-alcoholic beer — that by showing up time and again, he aimed to show sources he cared about their stories more than reporters who would only stick around for one story and leave." @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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Zane Sparling, reporter for The Oregonian/OregonLive, dies of cancer at 33
“He wanted his identity to be a reporter, and that’s what it was,” his father said.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 19/06/2026
Shoutout to the Newberg-Dundee police department officers set up at a speed trap, who I overheard warn a passing runner he was “going too fast” over their intercom. 🏃🏻‍♂️
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 18/06/2026
In this week's Millennial nostalgia: I feel like we didn't get to experience the prime era of radio DJs. The idea of tuning into the radio at a specific hour because you liked that person's music taste, personality, etc. I'd pay to have someone out there finding new music from up-and-comers.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 18/06/2026
Reason #1,056 why local news matters: a celebration of local culture and the things that make individual communities great. Today's example: Sherwood's celebration of Alpaca Shearing Day from the Sherwood Sun. www.sherwoodsun.org/alpacas-of-o...
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Alpacas of Oregon celebrates annual shearing day
Local working farm hosts open barn event
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 17/06/2026
The Scottish tourism board has got to be LOVING all of this publicity about how fun the Scots are in #Boston. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #scotland
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 16/06/2026
You know what's funny? Early on, Newsberg was seen as a "positive news source," so I tried to lean into that. But I noticed that donations slowed down. On a slow news week, I returned to a City Council recap, and I immediately received four new donors. www.niemanlab.org/2026/06/what...
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What kind of stories are best at turning local news readers into subscribers? It’s hard news, not the soft stuff
An analysis of billions of visits to a metro newspaper's website finds that entertainment and sports stories might generate lots of pageviews, but it's topics like government, transportation, and heal...
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 14/06/2026
Curaçao! What a goal! 🇨🇼 #worldcup2026
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 11/06/2026
If there are any #journalism funders out here that stumble on my page, this is exactly what I want to do in #newbergoregon. My inbox is always open! (Hats off to Amy at Mat-Su, this is incredible 👏) lionpublishers.com/how-this-lio...
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How this LION in Alaska bought the hometown legacy paper in just three weeks - LION Publishers
Eight questions for LION member Amy Bushatz, whose Mat-Su Sentinel will operate the 80-year-old Frontiersman.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 03/06/2026
There is no greater shame than letting your domain registration lapse and someone nabbing it and putting a $1,500 price tag on it. Wellp, I guess you can find me one day at branden-andersen.com.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 21/05/2026
Listen, the job doesn’t pay well. But I get to test silly ideas in #newbergoregon and that’s pretty valuable to me. Newsberg.org/the-logoff
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 20/05/2026
Me catching up on work emails, listening to the best post-punk revival bops the early 2000s had to offer.
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Jerry from Rick and Morty Driving
ALT: Jerry from Rick and Morty Driving
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 19/05/2026
Stay vigilant, readers. floridatrib.org/2026/05/14/t...
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The rise and fall of an AI-driven ‘local news outlet’ in South Florida
The search to find out who was behind the South Florida Standard shows how easy it is for the real people behind digital doppelgangers to remain in the shadows
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 19/05/2026
You pickin' at strawberry U-picks in the mid-Willamette Valley this weekend? We called/messaged around and got all the updated information you need to know before you go. newsberg.org/2026/05/18/n...
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Newberg-Dundee U-Pick Guide 2026 - Newsberg
It's berry season in the Willamette Valley! Start here for updated, confirmed information from Newberg-Dundee area U-Pick farms.
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 19/05/2026
Of course there’s a bear sighting in #newbergoregon the day before Election Day. Of course. 🐻
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 19/05/2026
Here we go, #YamCo! Last day to turn in your ballot in #newbergoregon! #May19Election
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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 19/05/2026
Not kidding the Newsberg “Civics Corner” beat is one of my favorites to write. See something and wondering how it works or what’s behind it? Boom. Civics Corner. E-bike rules and regulations was on the docket today in #newbergoregon newsberg.org/2026/05/18/c...
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Civics Corner: The Rules of the Road — and Sidewalk — for Cyclists in Newberg - Newsberg
From downtown sidewalk bans to e-bike restrictions, here's what Newberg's laws say about riding safely around town.
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