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Henderson House Rock ’n’ Roll Cosmic Bowling Fundraiser

Saturday, April 18

Henderson House will benefit from a Rock ’n’ Roll Cosmic Bowling, a fundraiser for Turkey Rama’s Biggest Turkey contest, the afternoon and evening of Saturday, April 18, at Walnut City Lanes, 1800 S.W. East St., McMinnville. All ages are invited to join five-member teams; cost is $20 including prizes and pizza. Registration is required by April 13; for more information or registration, call Bev at 503-857-5111.

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Ruling on marijuana classification disappoints advocates

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Student diagnosed with whooping cough; district warns to take precautions

A student in a McMinnville School District school was diagnosed with whooping cough, prompting the district and Yamhill County Public Health to send a letter home today  warning parents to take precautions. Whooping ...

Oregon Senate advances bill expanding background checks

SALEM — Legislative efforts to tighten gun control in Oregon cleared an important hurdle Tuesday after senators approved a measure designed to expand background checks for most private gun sales.

University of Oregon names Michael Schill next president

EUGENE — Michael Schill, dean of the law school at University of Chicago, was named president of the University of Oregon on Tuesday, becoming the school's fifth leader in six years.

Rohse: No swimming hole ever measured up to John Day River

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Free clinic marks 2nd year, 899th patient

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Mac SB race Scott Gibson, Norma Swanborough

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Gray whales' Pacific crossing leads to questions of origin

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A study of the migration of rare western Pacific gray whales has led U.S. and Russian scientists to question whether they're a separate population or simply California gray whales that have expanded their feeding grounds.

Driver sentenced in Hagan Hamilton crash

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Anderson loses long bout with cancer

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DA grants most of records request

Yamhill County District Attorney Brad Berry has ruled largely in favor of the News-Register on its appeal of a recent county records denial. The county counsel’s office has seven days to decide ...

County approves butterfly work plan

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Along the Street: Outlook for wine industry remains positive

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Stopping By : A friendly reception

If you’ve ever visited the McMinnville Senior Center on a Monday or Tuesday morning, Ed Kaleta already knows your name. If you are making your first visit, he’ll welcome you warmly and file ...

Willamina debates Cedar Alley status

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Huge California water supplier plans to reduce deliveries

LOS ANGELES — One of California's largest water wholesalers moved forward Monday on a plan to reduce the amount of water it delivers to more than two dozen cities and agencies serving 19 million people amid the lengthening drought.

Idaho challenges Oregon over Chief Joseph statue proposal

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers are considering a recommendation that Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph and suffragette Abigail Scott Duniway replace two other symbols of the state among the statues ...

Study: More people could survive tsunami if they walk faster

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Newberg man charged in car fires case

A Newberg man implicated in a series of car fires and thefts that happened early morning on March 29, was arraigned today.

2014 vintage biggest yet, but how big is big?

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