EMPWR takes fight over big sign to LUBA
EMPWR Nutrition Group is continuing its pursuit of a large electronic sign for its Booth Bend Road headquarters, recently appealing a McMinnville City Council denial to the Land Use Board of Appeals. Earlier ...
Dundee neighbors dispute adjusted plans for home
A Yamhill County approval adjusting a planned home footprint in rural Dundee has been appealed by a group of neighbors, citing effects on local roads and their businesses. Applicant and future owner Andre ...
Along the Street: Nick’s announces suspended operations
Nick’s Italian Café announced last week it is closing until further notice. “We received a report indicating a significant safety hazard due to our hood vent being non-compliant and ...
Most proposed initiatives won’t make next ballot
Oregonians proposed nearly 90 changes to state law or the Oregon Constitution for the November 2026 ballot, and a dozen of those petitions with priorities ranging from ending mail voting to enshrining civil rights for women and LGBTQ people in the state constitution cleared an initial hurdle.
Natural Grocers store opens this week
Natural Grocers’ crews, both local and from other outlets, were busily stocking shelves in the new McMinnville store Monday in preparation for grand opening festivities this week. The 13,500-square-foot ...
4th of July celebrations around the county
In honor of the 250th Independence Day celebration, events across the county are aiming to be bigger and better. Willamina's annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration will be graced with an Air ...
Willamina ready to continue tradition
The build up to the Willamina Old Fashioned Fourth of July is year-long as the committee members raise funds for 12 months with two mud drag events, bake sales, t-shirt sales and other fundraisers. At ...
Stopping By: Life of music
Willamina musician Johnny Wheels sings the blues but lives with positive purpose
Revamped MacFresco called success
MacFresco’s first weekend in its new format — three times over the summer, rather than weekly — was well received, according to Emily Matsuda, co-director of the McMinnville Downtown ...
Caretaker charged with stealing from clients
A McMinnville caretaker has been indicted on two counts of first-degree theft after allegedly stealing jewelry from her senior clients. According to the McMinnville Police Department, Emily Ann Womack, ...
The voice of Fun Days
Surrounded by Fun Days activities, parade announcer David Blanchard may have been having the most fun of all. Blanchard, a Carlton resident since 1974, looks forward to repeating his role every June. ...
What in the Yamhill: Carlton and Lafayette honor U.S. presidents on roadways
When you hear the names Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison, you likely think of the first four presidents of the United States. Those names are also ways to navigate the roads of Carlton and Lafayette. With ...
Council agrees on May bond for $80 million rec center
Only a few questions remain on the design of a new $80 million Riverside Drive recreation center, but McMinnville City Council agreed Tuesday to delay a municipal bond measure until the May 2027 election ...
Starrett faces backlash over comments about racism
Community members turned out to Thursday’s Board of Commissioners meeting to condemn Mary Starrett’s comments last week over a car yelling racial slurs at a group of girls in Newberg. After ...
