Developers submit plans for downtown hotel - Copy 1
Development plans for an estimated $60 million multi-story hotel on Third Street have been submitted to city of McMinnville staff, with developers hoping to open its doors in 2024. Hugh Development of ...
Lack of cooperation stalls pot producing investigative work
When the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant on a piece of rural Dayton property in the 15000 block of Southeast Wallace Road early last week, they were there to take down an ...
County faces hard questions under new court order
Sometimes a person accused of a crime is deemed mentally unable to aid and assist in their own defense. What happens when that person is no longer able to receive care from the Oregon State Hospital, but ...
Does Mac have a short term rental problem?
Depending on who you ask, short term rental properties are either a scourge to the neighborhoods of McMinnville or a vital piece of the city’s tourism efforts. The Planning Commission tackled the ...
Convicted rapist sentenced to 11 years in prison
Corey Sanders, who a jury found guilty of first-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree kidnapping, received his prison sentence Monday morning in Yamhill County Circuit Court. Sanders ...
Sheridan woman killed in Hillsboro crash
A Sheridan woman was killed in a two-vehicle, double-fatal motor vehicle crash Thursday night in Hillsboro. The Hillsboro Police Department identified her as Adrianna Shelton, 19. Also killed in the crash ...
Commissioners discuss exemption/deferral program future
The Yamhill County Commissioners Thursday morning began discussion of the potential impact of legislation allowing property tax exemptions and deferrals for rural areas. Senate Bill 1565 would allow a ...
COVID-19 in Yamhill County - At a Glance
[Monday, Sept. 12] Yamhill County reported 79 new cases of COVID-19 for the past week, and one death. That represents a roughly 30% drop in new cases from the previous week, although the county ...
Lum's expanding service, showroom space
Lum’s Buick GMC is expanding its McMinnville service department and remodeling its showroom to provide more room for repairs and sales. The dealership at 830 N.E. Highway 99W expects to complete ...
Water & Light commission passes two percent rate hike
Water increase is not to be confused with coming service charge by the city
Citizens learn about YCSO option; Yamhill plans to keep PD
Yamhill residents heard Tuesday about the services their city could receive, as well as the potential costs, if they contracted for law enforcement coverage from the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office ...
Hotel project at a crossroad
Before plans can move forward on a proposed five-story hotel in downtown McMinnville, developers will need city approval to demolish three buildings on the site. Demolition applications for buildings at ...
Along the Street: Customers keep Coyote Joe’s busy
A minor kitchen fire closed Coyote Joe’s in Willamina for a day last week, but the popular restaurant is now doing business as usual, said owner Rolly Heuser. And “usual” means ...
Fatal closes Highway 219 Wednesday evening
A fatal crash closed Highway 219 north of Newberg for several hours Wednesday evening. According to Oregon State Police, a motorcycle rider was killed about 5:55 p.m. when he lost control of his ...
City opens gate on new parks plan
The future is now for McMinnville parks as the city begins work on a 20-year vision plan for its green spaces. Development of the parks, recreation and open space master plan is underway, with the goal ...
