Virtual tour, survey preview major city projects
McMinnville residents can take a glimpse into the future with two recent city initiatives. The Third Street demo block and virtual tour gives a preview of planned changes to the historic street and an ...
City seeks $250k for housing planning
McMinnville is asking for approximately $250,000 in state grant funds to carry out housing production goals and update city code to conform to changing Oregon housing laws. Last week, city council ...
Fair opens Wednesday with Ants, animals and more; Easton Corbin cancels
“Ewe Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” the 2025 edition of the Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo, will feature rodeo competitions, a carnival, music, animals and a variety of other entertainment, ...
Mac Fire District gets new tech, financial director
The McMinnville Fire District is unveiling new technology and is close to full staffing following ongoing recruiting efforts and the hiring of a new finance director. The district purchased a ...
Mac continues lobbyist work to fund projects
McMinnville city councilors want more input on projects to prioritize as they seek more state and federal funding assistance. During a report on the city’s legislative program last week, ...
McMinnville parks and rec bond measure heads to the ballot
The $98.5 million decision to upgrade McMinnville’s parks and recreation system now rests with the voters, after the city council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to place the bond measure ...
Hotel at Evergreen nears final approval
Plans for a five-story, 118-room hotel between the Wings & Waves Waterpark and the Aviation and Space Museum are currently being reviewed for a final decision, according to McMinnville city staff. McMinnville ...
Garvin named interim city manager
McMinnville city council on Tuesday chose a familiar face to lead the city through a transition period, naming former councilor Adam Garvin as interim city manager. Garvin previously served eight years ...
Development director outlines financial role of urban renewal
In an effort to clear up some “online chatter” surrounding plans for the former Ultimate RB property, McMinnville Community Development Director Heather Richards provided background ...
Mac council to vote on parks bond measure
[Update, July, 24] The city council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to send the bond measure to the November ballot. See Friday's News-Register for more. -- After years of discussion and ...
‘Alley Galley’ premieres with celebration of non-Pinot wine
Art Alley had a new vibe about it on Saturday, July 12, when about 180 people attended the Alt Wine Fest Remixed event. It was the first official gathering in the passageway since a September reception ...
Alpine Ave. redevelopment, parks bond make progress
Two major city of McMinnville projects are moving forward. The city has named members of a negotiating committee tasked with striking a deal on the Alpine Avenue project with development group Palindrome; ...
McMinnville Water & Light to raise electric rates
The McMinnville Water & Light commission supported a 4.5% rate increase for electric service across all rate classes in each of the next three years, but continued its public hearing on the issue until ...
Mac school district will improve JV softball facility; Title program funds uncertain
McMinnville School District will build a new facility for JV softball on Baker Field, partly in response to a Title 9 complaint about unequal sports facilities. School board members Monday night approved ...
Love INC works with churches to find help for people in need
Love In the Name of Christ, or Love INC, now has a second office in Yamhill County, ensuring that people all over the county can find “transformational help,” according to Pastor John Schmidt, ...
