MFD nears full staffing as new recruits complete academy
The McMinnville Fire District wrapped up its four-week academy Friday and is close to full strength following the hiring of six new responders. “I’ve seen some very positive performance from ...
Dayton, Mac Fire projects included in “Christmas tree” bill
The city of Dayton and McMinnville Fire District received last-minute gifts from the state legislature’s “Christmas tree” bill last week. HB 5006 included $3 million in funding ...
City pursuing $180k mistakenly paid to Fackler
The city of McMinnville may seek legal action against its former Navigation Center contractor Fackler Construction after a city clerical error led to the company receiving and depositing over $180,000 ...
Scott Law leaving Mac to become next chief of Dayton Fire District
Former McMinnville Fire District Division Chief Scott Law has been hired as the new chief of the Dayton Fire District and will begin his tenure July 1. Law spent 26 years with Mac Fire (including 20 as ...
Council talks parks bond, interim manager
On Tuesday, the McMinnville City Council held a work session with the city’s bond counsel and legal advisor to review the details of general obligation bonds, as the city prepares a measure that ...
Photos: Puzzle Palooza
Friends and families put their puzzle skills to work during Summer Fun series event. “Every table had a different mix—families, friends, all ages,” said Courtney Terry, McMinnville ...
Friends of killed pedestrian request safety enhancements
Friends of the McMinnville woman who was killed last month while crossing the street at Old Sheridan Road and Cypress Lane addressed city council Tuesday to request changes to the dangerous intersection. During ...
School districts’ insurance costs set to rise
McMinnville and other school districts likely will pay more for insurance next year to cover the cost of potential sexual abuse and misconduct cases. The state’s common insurance fund for schools, ...
Council adopts largely unchanged budget
McMinnville City Council stayed the course with budget committee decisions Tuesday, opting to adopt the previously approved budget for fiscal year 2025-26 with only one minor accounting change. Tuesday’s ...
Quarry Park gets grant for planning
A recent grant award will pay for “preliminary planning work” at Quarry Park, but McMinnville leadership say the funds don’t determine a path for the area at the center of a neighborhood ...
MW&L affirms stance on disconnection policy
The McMinnville Water & Light commission affirmed last week that customers won’t be cut off from power for non-payment of city service fees. The utility currently handles billing for the city ...
Mac to finalize budget, discuss process for hiring interim manager
McMinnville City Council will hold a final discussion on next fiscal year’s budget before voting to formally approve it Tuesday night. Council could further deliberate the approved $121,454,284 ...
Ferrua looks forward to leading McMinnville schools
Less than two weeks before she was selected to lead the McMinnville School District in 2025-26, Kourtney Ferrua watched the last group of students she taught in kindergarten cross the graduation stage ...
McMinnville's tree plan growing roots
The city of McMinnville is getting serious about tree preservation. Staff presented an updated plan to city council and the Planning Commission during a Wednesday work session. Proposed rules would add ...
Council reviews airport master plan
In a work session Wednesday, city council reviewed the draft master plan for the McMinnville Municipal Airport. The plan looks at needs for the airport over the next 20 years and establishes a layout ...
