This week, the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum becomes the North American Aerospace Museum
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Museum aims for new heights with rebrand
This week, the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum becomes the North American Aerospace Museum
Mac council to hold second session on parks SDC hikes
Two long-discussed city of McMinnville initiatives will return to the forefront at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Councilors will hold a work session on the proposed expansion of parks System Development ...
Along the Street: Coastal coffee company to open shop on Third
Pioneer Joe, known for its coffee shops in Lincoln City and roasted coffee available in stores, hotels and restaurants along the coast, plans to open a shop in McMinnville. The new coffee shop will be ...
YCSO adds deputy to enforce commercial truck laws
Cars, trucks and roads dominate the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners agenda for Thursday, Aug. 13. A nine-year contract with the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Commerce and Compliance ...
The Blue Angels return to Mac
Prepare for landing, as the Oregon International Air Show arrives in McMinnville Friday, Aug. 14, to Sunday, Aug. 16. The McMinnville Airport will open its gates for aerophiles of all ages. Daily admission ...
Urban Renewal renovations move ahead slowly
McMinnville’s Urban Renewal committee discussed two major projects Wednesday, receiving an update on the Third Street renovation and insight from staff on future development of Alpine Avenue. The ...
Stopping by/Yard of month: Beauty and bounty
Flowers ruled the yard of Tamara Chilla and Jan Messinger until three years ago, when Jan proclaimed that he had to have a vegetable garden. “I needed to get my hands in the dirt,” he said. He ...
Lafayette man booked for DUII after bypass crash
Law enforcement and emergency services responded to a four-vehicle collision midday Sunday, Aug. 9, on the Newberg-Dundee Bypass. The Oregon State Police stated in an initial report that Caleb Carlstedt, ...
What in the Yamhill: Courthouse Park, but no courthouse
Dayton has a park called Courthouse Square, but no courthouse was ever built in the town. The block was donated by the town’s founder, Joel Palmer, in hopes the city would become the county seat. ...
Thinking for a change
Community Corrections program gives offenders tools to assess, look inward, and alter behaviors
Amity sets hearing for housing rehab grant
The city of Amity plans to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for housing rehabilitation, which would be used for public facilities and housing improvements for residents with low and ...
Lafayette council prepares ballot measure
The Lafayette City Council will convene at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, to vote on the explanatory statement for the November ballot measure regarding Canyon View Pump Station. As required by the city ...
Sides reach Stratus Ave. driveway resolution
Developers of a planned 96-unit Stratus Avenue apartment complex and neighboring business owners last week settled a prolonged dispute over access issues with a new plan that was approved by the McMinnville ...
Child abuse center seeks blanket donations
Juliette’s House, the Yamhill County child abuse intervention center, is seeking throws and child-size blankets to help its young clients feel more comfortable. Every child who comes in for an assessment ...
Large crowds find plenty to enjoy at county fair
About 37,000 people attended the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo over its four-day run, July 29 to Aug. 1, Fair Manager Gary Wertz said. Many were on the fairgrounds for multiple days, he said, taking ...
911 now available over text
Yamhill Communication Agency can now be reached over text messages. Texting 911 is designated for emergencies when making a voice call isn’t possible or could put someone in greater danger. YCOM ...
Koester sentenced in federal court
Former rural Carlton resident Robert Koester, 59, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on Aug. 3 in Portland for eight counts of production of child sexual abuse material, bringing an end to a years-long, ...
Ax-wielding Dayton man arrested
Following an hours-long search, Cody Jay Elwell, 32, of Dayton was apprehended by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and K-9 team after allegedly violating a restraining order. At about 11:30 p.m. ...
New digs, same issues: Board picks up discussions on dog control, grant partnershi
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners discussed old business in a new location Thursday, continuing discussions on a grant partnership and the dog control program. In the first meeting in the new ...
Mack Cooks to host picnic brunch on Third
Community members will sit for brunch and conversation at a block-long table on Saturday, Aug. 15. About 200 feet of table space will be divided into groups of eight. Each group will bring its own food ...
Sports
Linfield student-athletes earn academic recognition
More than 200 Linfield Wildcats have been honored this summer with recognition for their combined academic and athletic success. Most recently, a trio of golfers was given their due. The Golf Coaches ...
Amity soccer trio looking forward to new path at collegiate level
On November 15, 2025, history was made at Falcon Stadium in Hillsboro. In front of a roaring crowd, Amity’s No. 2-ranked soccer team upset No. 1-ranked Valley Catholic 4-1 in penalty kicks. The ...
Photo Gallery: Family affair
Demolition derby at 2026 Yamhill County Fair offers moments of sincerity, somberness and mechanical decimation
Discounted sports physicals available for MHS students
On Tuesday, August 11, McMinnville High School will be offering discounted sports physicals for Mac High students planning to participate in Grizzly athletics for the 2026-27 school year. All students ...
Four county hammer throwers named All-Americans
Jaxson and Deacon Howard, brothers from Amity and the Amity Track Club, led a strong group of Yamhill County throwers last week at the 2026 USA Track and Field National Junior Olympic Championships in ...
Keller Shea shares insight into journey to becoming elite Grizzly swimmer
When Keller Shea first dipped his toes into the water at the McMinnville Aquatic Center, the record board sitting high and wide behind the starting blocks called to him like the Holy Grail. Not all swimmers ...
Sports Memory Lane: August 7, 2026
10 Years Ago •Amity Track Club’s Lindsay McShane, and she gave a strong showing at USA Track and Field national championships, collecting second (hammer throw), fourth (discus) and fifth (shot ...
Mac baseball grad commits to Creighton
After originally committing to play baseball at Lower Columbia Community College in Longview, Washington, 2026 McMinnville High School graduate Cameron Hyder will instead be taking his talents to NCAA ...
Athletic trainers make health of student-athletes, injury prevention main priority
With any kind of physical endeavor, risk is presented to the body and soul. High school student-athletes, specifically, grind through hours of scholastic preparation for the real world and are rewarded ...
Upon Further Review: Wonders of modern medicine
This edition of the sports section is a departure from your regularly scheduled programming. My favorite part about this job is the avenue it provides for creativity. These pages are as much a passion ...
Mac swimmers place at state meet
While it was a small contingent of McMinnville Swim Club competitors at the Oregon Swimming 13&Over State Championship last week, “It was a great meet,” said coach Murilo Martins. The ...
Sports Memory Lane: July 31, 2026
10 years ago • All things must come to an end, and for the McMinnville (12U) JBO team, the season ended just short of its goal with a third-place finish in the state tournament held at Hoskins Elementary ...
Photo Gallery: Practice Makes Perfect
High school and collegiate athletes used Amity Thursday Throws on July 16 to refine techniques. It was a pleasant afternoon where lessons were learned in bulk.
Commitment to family, athletics marks tenure of Grizzly track twins
McMinnville was not always home to twins Brian and Joshua Lewis, but by the time they graduated as Grizzlies in the spring, their names had been cemented into local history. After five years of pushing ...
Linfield discontinues womens lacrosse as result of dwindling roster
Linfield University’s women’s lacrosse program is no more as of July 16, with the college deciding to discontinue the sport following a review of participation and recruiting for the ...
Hammering Howards full of confidence heading into Junior Olympic Nationals
Five members of the Amity Track Club will show their hand in the hammer throw at the USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics from July 27 through August 2 at Cerritos College in Norwalk, California. For ...
Final registration for Mac youth football camps, season
McMinnville Youth Football registration is open until July 31 for the 2026 fall season running from Aug. 10 through Nov. 1. The organization announced they are getting close to opening waitlists for some ...
Upon Further Review: Divine Dedication
Two aspects of life connected at the hip are sports and religion. One of the first major professional events I covered was the NASCAR Championship Series. Aside from the heat radiating off roaring engines ...
Photo Gallery: Making waves
On July 18-19, hundreds of swimmers from the McMinnville, Hillsboro, Salem and Tualatin Hills swim clubs competed at the 2026 Wine County Block Party. The event was primarily for novice swimmers to get ...
Local athletes to compete at USATF Nationals
Amity Track Club qualified seven athletes to compete across eight events when the USATF National Junior Olympics begin on Monday, July 27, in Norfolk, California. The Warrior contingent punched their ...
