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 ...
Third Street project moves ahead despite concerns over ‘federalizing’
McMinnville City Council signed off on a state agency overseeing the next phase of the Third Street Development project Tuesday, despite concerns from staff and councilors over the project becoming “federalized.” The ...
County board delays second trail reading
An appendectomy delayed for another week the removal of the Yamhelas Westsider Trail from future Yamhill County plans. Board of Commissioners Chair Kit Johnston was absent from Thursday’s meeting ...
New store welcomes Charlie, other customers
Charlie and his family went shopping at the new Tractor Supply store in McMinnville Wednesday afternoon. Staff members cheerily welcomed them through the sliding glass doors, Charlie the Nigerian Dwarf ...
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 ...
Former George Fox student acquitted of all charges following five-day trial
A former George Fox student was acquitted of all charges on Friday, March 6, stemming from a sexual assault allegation. The defense argued the incident was consensual “clunky teenage sex.” Chase ...
Vintage N-R/Memory Lane: March 13, 2026
10 Years Ago • Five farmers attended the Yamhill County commissioners’ business meeting to speak in opposition to the proposed Yamhelas Westsider Trail. They were joined by Nick Marrant, head ...
Shortfall expected as enrollment dips further
McMinnville School District’s declining enrollment continues to be a factor concerning district officials as they begin budgeting for the 2026-27 school year and beyond. Along with the nearly 5% ...
Two Democrats file for state House bids
State representatives from Yamhill County will face challengers in November, following the filings of Democrat candidates opposing Reps. Lucetta Elmer, R-McMinnville, and Anna Scharf, R-Amity. Newberg ...
Tree programs inch closer to adoption
While finalizing rules for upcoming tree protection programs, the McMinnville Planning Commissioner last week agreed to a staff recommendation to remove criteria to justify the felling of a landmark or significant tree.
YCAP files suit against Fackler Construction
Yamhill Community Action Partnership has filed suit against former general contractor Fackler Construction in Circuit Court, seeking $200,000 for negligence and breach of warranty. The suit alleges Fackler ...
BLM to increase timber production
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will vote Thursday to update a natural resource plan that will likely lead to increased timber production on federal forest land. A Memorandum of Understanding ...
Arrest & Citations: March 13, 2026
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Terrent Allen Chronister, 52, Willamina, Feb. 5, failure to appear; booked into the Yamhill County Jail on $5,000 bail. Felipe Santiago Leonrosete, 52, Lincoln City, ...
New report finds Oregon sports betting fails to protect residents
A national report released last week gives Oregon an F for how well it protects its residents from online gambling addiction.
