Trails PAC files petition the day after board vote
The Political Action Committee in support of the Yamhelas Westsider trail wasted no time challenging Yamhill County’s decision to remove it from future plans. Trails PAC announced Friday it has ...
City sticks to code, requires sidewalks for MIP property
A disagreement with a long-time city of McMinnville partner led to a “tough night” for staff and planning commissioners last week. McMinnville Industrial Promotions appealed the city’s ...
Sheridan greenlights pollinator garden at city hall
Beautifying the grounds at Sheridan City Hall can be the next chapter of the West Valley town’s story of environmental protection, City Manager Preston Polasek told the city council on Monday, March ...
Garvin contract goes to a vote
The McMinnville City Council will vote on a long-term contract for interim City Manager Adam Garvin and discuss what to do with $1.2 million in construction tax proceeds when it convenes Tuesday night ...
Along the Street: Natural Grocers hiring for McMinnville store
Natural Grocers, which expects to open in McMinnville this summer, is hiring cashiers, customer service assistants and managers for its body care, vitamin, grocery, bulk, produce and receiving departments. Jobs ...
County to pick up bus fare, dog control talks
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will continue discussing transit fares and dog control and rule on a zone change application when it meets Thursday. Yamhill County Transit has been without fares ...
Battle erupts between SEIU and long-term care providers
Two of the most powerful groups in Salem are at loggerheads over a public records request.
Downtown ‘micro studio’ offers design consulting, merchandise
Just as a yellow throw pillow makes a statement in a gray and white living room, the collections of items and ideas in the new Artistry shop catch the eyes of passersby. Opened by recent McMinnville transplants ...
Saturday 'No Kings' rally will feature themed blocks
A No Kings rally in McMinnville Saturday, March 28, will feature different themes on each block. On two of the blocks, protesters will wear frog costumes or frog-covered clothing. The theme is “Frogs ...
Grizzly robotics team raising money for national event
Chronobreak, the McMinnville High School robotics team that won state, is raising money to attend a national competition. Chronobreak won the Sustain Award — for promoting science, technology, engineering ...
Mac police arrest alleged meth dealer near Kiwanis Park
A routine park inspection led to a man’s arrest and the confiscation of nearly four ounces of methamphetamine on Sunday, March 22. During the day shift, McMinnville Police Department conducted an ...
Two Yamhill County men arrested in Lincoln City sting
Two Yamhill County men were arrested on charges of child luring in Lincoln City earlier this month. The Lincoln City Police Departement arrested Mitchell Isham, 58, of McMinnville after he allegedly offered ...
Behind the seams: Imperial Fabrics turns out drapes and other fabric items for RVs
Imperial Fabrics is one of those local businesses that don’t have flashy signs or sale notices to attract retail customers. Passersby may not even notice its shop while driving along Booth Bend ...
Board axes trail, urges residents to move on to other projects
The Yamhill Board of Commissioners officially removed the Yamhelas Westsider trail from future county plans Thursday. Two-thirds of the board advised the community to move on from the controversial planned ...
Car thief pleads guilty, says he’s ‘ready to be done’
“I’ve been doing this for far too long. I’m ready to be done,” said Keith Edwin Becker, 37, of Amity during his Tuesday, March 17, plea hearing. Becker will be sentenced on April ...
