School districts face tough choices as they budget for 2026-27
As school districts prepare budgets for the 2026-27 academic year, educators are worrying about how to balance available funding against rising costs. Administrators say they are looking ahead, as well, ...
Johnston, Linder trade barbs at county commissioner candidate forum
The four candidates for two Yamhill County Board of Commissioners seats shared the stage Saturday, April 11 for a forum at the McMinnville Community Center — with one side more heated than the other. Candidates ...
Chamber, air show promote new opportunities; Mac selects Trimble to run airport
In a presentation to city councilors on Tuesday, McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce CEO John Olson said the Oregon International Air Show is approaching this year’s event with more purpose in its ...
Former fire chief's supporters weigh in on theft conviction
Following the sentencing of former Fire Chief Trampas Bergstrom, the Yamhill Fire Protective District Board got an earful in public comment from those in support of the former chief during the Monday, ...
Stopping By: A sparkling conversation
Kate Payne Brown has worked happily with a variety of people in the wine industry for more than 20 years. She is especially satisfied with her current team at Argyle Winery, where she is head winemaker. The ...
Lafayette aims to pay off MW&L debt early
The city of Lafayette may move to pay off water system debt in order to focus on its wastewater treatment plan, in a move that may also help finance a new fire truck. At the Thursday, April 9, Lafayette ...
In brief: Volunteers needed for UFO Fest, Mac High testing; Earth day, Lu'au and Burn events
More volunteers are needed for the UFO Festival, which will take place in downtown McMinnville May 15-16.
Vintage NR/Memory Lane: April 17, 2026
10 Years Ago -- McMinnville is intending to cash in on the green rush provided by legalized marijuana sales in the city with a 3% sales tax on the newly legalized substance. The council approved ...
Quirk of the Week: Discoveries in every direction
On Tax Day, we can all use a little direction but also a bit of diversion. Here, then, is a McMinnville Quirk Compass, with something special in all four directions: North: Two Quirks of note, just outside ...
Grand Ronde man sentenced to 37 months in solar panel theft
Ruben Luke Blakeslee Jr., 46, of Grand Ronde was sentenced to 37 months with the Department of Corrections for stealing an estimated $225,000 worth of solar panels from a Sheridan area business and more ...
Letter to Readers: On the other side of the interview
In March 2024, I wrote a story about a new podcast center at Duniway Middle School. In honor of the late student Ronan Godrey, the Traveling Light Foundation and Cruising McMinnville paid to decorate ...
Newby will pilot new after-school program
A pilot program will provide after-school care and activities to students at Newby Elementary School starting next week through the end of the school year. It will be similar to one at Wascher Elementary ...
Sheridan fined for exceeding allowed levels of ammonia
The city of Sheridan has received a $12,000 fine from the Department of Environmental Quality for exceeding ammonia levels in its wastewater effluent, Public Works Director Kie Cottam reported during an ...
Two Beaverton men face burglary and sex abuse charges
Two Beaverton men face numerous Measure 11 felony charges of sexual abuse against a Newberg woman stemming from an alleged burglary on Dec. 31, 2023. The Yamhill County District Attorney’s ...
McMinnville school enrollment still down, but not dropping
McMinnville school enrollment remains about 4.5% below projections for the year, but the decline has leveled off, Finance Director Jason Hall told the school board Monday night. The district closely tracks ...
