A look at the bills that failed in the short session
Oregon lawmakers proposed hundreds of bills in the packed, five-week-long legislative session that wrapped on Friday, including dozens that failed to cross the finish line.
Lafayette residents concerned about flagpole size
Not everyone is in favor of the Lafayette City Council’s bigger-is-better mentality for the proposed American flag at Veterans Park. Residents said during the March 12 council meeting they are worried ...
Community leaders showing up for area youth
“Show me how it’s done,” Lafayette Mayor Hilary Malcomson told a Wascher Elementary student preparing to traverse the monkey bars Wednesday morning. “I can see those muscles.” Malcomson ...
Plenty of food and jabs served during Battle of the Branches
Supporters of the Navy and Coast Guard — and member of other military branches who like to think they are superior to sailors — gathered Sunday for Battle of the Branches breakfast at the American ...
Lafayette water loss closer to 17%
After further investigation, the city of Lafayette’s 2025 water loss is closer to 17% than the 12% figure reported in January. “There has been some discrepancy in the 2025 water loss,” ...
Dayton facility assessment firm selected
Dayton City Council unanimously selected Hacker Architects Monday to conduct a facility study that will determine a future home for the city government. Councilors selected Hacker’s $89,000 bid ...
B2WR training teaches disaster readiness
Are you prepared to handle a disaster? What about an emergency that stretches into a second week? The Yamhill County Emergency Management is hosting “Be 2 Weeks Ready,” a free disaster preparedness ...
Fire truck’s hefty price tag growing
The Lafayette Fire Department needs a replacement rig engine, and prices are skyrocketing, Lafayette Fire Chief Tim Jech told councilors during their Thursday, March 12, meeting. The department’s ...
Quirk of the Week: Sense of place seen in the out-of-place
Long balls and other baseball delights are back, so Quirk this week also will “Go yard.” Here we have a quintet of interesting, yet out of place, landscape adornments seen gracing four front ...
Mac library to host clothing pop-up for middle-schoolers
McMinnville Public Library will host a Teen Thrift Pop Up shop for middle school students. Sixth- through eighth-graders will be able to choose items free from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, in the ...
Veggie growing workshops offered
Yamhill County Master Gardeners Association will host “Vigorous Veggies: Green Thumb Essentials” workshops in McMinnville and Newberg in April. Workshop 1 covers soil essentials, garden planning, ...
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 ...
