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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 · 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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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 · 10/04/2026

From an official government agency. What happened to professionalism? Call me crazy but I also feel like a citizen should not need to use a social media platform, especially considering rampant misinformation, to get updates from their agencies.

A screenshot of an email that says “All current information has been posted to X. Any further information will be posted to X.”

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 03/03/2026

Love this community. In the newsletter intro, I talked about how I was sick for almost the entire month of February. This was one reader's response:

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 21/11/2025

This story is doing everything I hoped it would do and more. Newsberg seen in the @latimes.com!

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 23/09/2025

Let me tell ya: one of the best parts of the new printed Newsberg paper is hand delivering them around town. Sure it takes some time, and sometimes you’re roped into long chats. But the community connection is just…awesome. #newbergoregon #independentjournalism

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 12/09/2025

So begins the winter garden in #newbergoregon🫜

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 05/09/2025

This has Tony Hawk Pro Skater written all over it 🛹

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 25/06/2025

This part in particular is…insane. Pretending like already strapped reporters can do any meaningful reporting if they’re forced to publish two to three stories per day? It’s just going to be a click bait outlet with no substance. Really unfortunate.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 19/06/2025

Some days running a business means arts and crafts time and those days are usually the best days.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 11/06/2025

Sometimes you get a wild hair to make something and weirdly you’ve got a bit of bandwidth to get it done. Stoked about these little Newsberg info zines! Shout out @klaszus.bsky.social leading the way on the news zine game. #localjournalism #localnews

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 06/06/2025

This job is stinking cool and I’m always reminded of that. Today I got to head out to a horse rescue/rehab and spend some time in the field learning about a few passionate people who work to give neglected horses a new home. Absolutely recharged when I get into the field.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 01/06/2025

Now begins the watering routine that will hold me prisoner until October.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 23/05/2025

Got some film scans and really like this one. Call me a sucker, but I love me a Camellia photo.

A film photo of a camellia bush in full bloom

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 09/04/2025

Oregon state legislature is currently discussing senate bill 686, which would require some tech platforms to pay news outlets in Oregon. Senator Pham is leading the charge.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 31/03/2025

From a New York Times article in 2010, which I just learned galvanized locals to get involved and work to improve the town. Crazy what one published line can do to an entire community. #newbergoregon

A clip from the New York Times says: "LOCATION: The Allison is on the outskirts of Newberg, a drab suburb of Portland and the gateway to Oregon Wine Country. There are some 200 wineries within 20 minutes of the hotel."

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 19/03/2025

What a gorgeous Spring color combo to start my workday in #newbergoregon

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 14/03/2025

I’m looking forward to the day where the general public realizes this and decides to turn away from the algorithms completely. We’d be better off.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 08/03/2025

Being in community media means sometimes you get to document some really heartwarming things. Several woman-owned downtown business owners reached out to see if I’d take photos for #internationalwomensday. Warmed my heart to see all these awesome community pillars come together in celebration 💗

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 26/02/2025

Turns out, he put it back just without its container 🥹 what a guy

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 26/02/2025

It turns out, my new past time is designing physical newsletter layouts in inDesign

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 24/02/2025

I’ve decided more adults should play on swings every once in a while. Such a simple way to find a little joy.

A person wearing khaki pants and grey boots whose feet are dangling over wood chips while swinging.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 20/02/2025

Tough, tough slide. But we’re working on it.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 19/02/2025

Pretty cool to come back to @uosojc.bsky.social to talk community journalism. Super excited they’re putting some emphasis on community journalism and its importance in the current landscape.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 06/02/2025

The feeling of starting a new notebook: legendary. The 💫 potential 💫

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 27/01/2025

My current read is Fire at Eden’s Gate (from the Newberg Public Library of course). An absolutely fascinating biography about former Oregon Governor Tom McCall. If you are an Oregonian looking to understand more about our state, I could not recommend it more.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 25/01/2025

Get you a job in #winecountry because people will just tip you in wine bottles sometimes. Double points for it being a Friday.

A bottle of Lolati 2022 GSM Heldon hand with an extended arm with a sidewalk and road in the background.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 14/01/2025

Looking to see if there is a local audience on here so I'm going to keep tagging #newbergoregon. 🗣️ Is anyone out there from our little corner of the world? Toss a like on here so I know. Attaching the latest Melon Collie comic here to grab your attention.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 29/12/2024

I keep forgetting that being a start up independent publisher means I can test the waters in whatever way makes sense, including releasing a physical newsletter on 8.5x11 printer paper (affordable) instead of printing a whole newspaper (expensive). Maybe even make a zine…who knows?!

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 30/11/2024

The 2024 Newsberg Coloring Book is out in the wild! 24 pages of unique thick-lined illustrations created by a local artist all related to Newsberg’s top stories from the last year. Let’s see how they do! #newbergoregon

A black and white coloring book propped up on a stand with the title “A visual coloring guide to Newberg, Oregon” on a table at a book store with a floral runner underneath and other books for sale behind.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 20/11/2024

Hope everyone is able to enjoy this beautiful day before the storm comes to #newbergoregon!

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 19/11/2024

The story that keeps on giving. I followed up with Nolan, the hobby bigleaf maple sugar maker in Champoeg, who is working with Eric Jones from Oregon State University to streamline processes and increase production. Can’t wait to see where this goes.

Two men, Eric Jones and Nolan Lynch, standing in a Oregon bigleaf maple grove

A yellow fading to orange and brown bigleaf maple leaf

Eric Jones demonstrating how to cut and position tubes for extracting bigleaf maple sap to make bigleaf maple syrup.

Nolan Lynch standing in a bigleaf maple grove holding a large section of surgical tubing

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 16/11/2024

Scrambled up north to Portland State University to attend the SPJ Oregon “Building a Better Journalist” conference. Not sure how long I’ll make it inside when the air is this crisp and the PSU Farmers Market is right outside.

Portland State University Farmers Market booths surrounded by tall trees shedding yellow leaves.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 16/11/2024

Not the news I wanted to write today, but here it is. Local restaurant and tavern Ruddick/Wood is closing their doors after 11 years.

Text “Ruddick/Wood Closing Indefinitely on November 22” over a photo of the Ruddick/Wood restaurant sign.

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Branden Andersen | Newsberg @newsberg.org · 15/11/2024

Had a great chat with Eric and Lindsay from Jem 100 this morning. Learned all about their plans for the classic Newberg burger joint since buying the business from Tom and Linda (Lindsay’s parents) earlier this year. Story coming to newsberg.org and the newsletter next week!

Eric and Lindsay Harrington standing outside of Jem 100 in Newberg, Oregon.

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