Council to discuss remaining Covid funds
McMinnville City Council will decide what to do with approximately $1 million in remaining federal Covid relief funding when it convenes for a work session Wednesday. The city received $7,716,939 through ...
W&L to make temporary move into former HHS building
McMinnville Water & Light will make its temporary home in a recently vacated Yamhill County building while construction occurs on its Marsh Lane headquarters, the utility announced Monday. Starting ...
Landmarks committee discusses church demo
McMinnville’s Historic Landmarks Committee took a first pass at plans to demolish a Second Street church to make room for a new apartment complex, agreeing to continue the discussion after gathering ...
In appeal, MIP objects to road construction requirements
McMinnville Industrial Promotions is appealing its approval from the city of McMinnville to partition an industrial parcel, disputing road construction requirements. MIP was approved to split a 26-acre ...
Family opens coffee shop and deli at former First Federal location
A longtime local family has turned a former bank branch into a coffee shop with beverages, breakfast sandwiches and pastries, along with lunch and dinner sandwiches, salads, soups and wraps. Duffy’s ...
Mac man faces another probation violation for skipping treatment
James Jay Bemrose Jr., 50, of McMinnville returned to Yamhill County Circuit Court for another pending parole violation for failing to attend mental health treatment. In September 2025, Bemrose was arrested ...
Along the Street: Ice cream, wine shops set to open in summer
Two new businesses, one for families and the other for those 21 and older, will open in mid-summer at 636 N.E. Baker St. Scott Green recently purchased the former house-turned-commercial building. He ...
New gift, wine shop echoes Found Objects
A new business that’s half “quirky” gift shop and half wine bar will open Saturday, March 21, at 300 N.E. Third St. in downtown McMinnville. “Uncorked Treasures” will be ...
Photo Gallery: Wing and a pour
Annual Wine & Food Classic draws crowds to expanded venue at Evergreen Museum
Dayton considering class schedule changes
Changing the class schedule could help Dayton schools address the individual needs of students, Superintendent Amy Fast told school board members Tuesday. She, other administrators and the board discussed ...
Vietnam wall replica to visit McMinnville
The Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be set up in McMinnville May 27-29. American Legion Post 21 is hosting the visit. Members of the public can view the ...
Stopping By: Retaining the human element
Artificial intelligence, or AI, can be a useful tool that can help people and businesses organize and increase their speed and efficiency, according to Joe Sessions, a former educator and owner of Abundance ...
Amity council to hold work session on city fee changes
The Amity City Council will consider where to prioritize adjustments in city fees during a session starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Amity has not updated its fee schedule for several years. The ...
Work on Yamhill County’s new headquarters expected to be completed by summer
The second floor of the new Yamhill County Government Services Building is completely occupied, and final renovations are expected to wrap up by June. The county purchased the former Oregon Mutual Insurance ...
New law could mean less money for tourism groups
In its 2025-26 budget, McMinnville projected about $2.1 million in transient lodging tax (TLT) revenue, with about $1.5 million funding the city’s destination marketing organization, Visit McMinnville. Starting ...
