Staff recommends cuts to improve county’s reserves
Yamhill County Administrator Ken Huffer is recommending an $85,000 reduction in the general fund next fiscal year to supplement county reserves. To get there, he is recommending a 0% increase across all ...
As Mac Fire expresses interest, Lafayette wants to continue IGA with Carlton
The Lafayette City Council is in favor of continuing an intergovernmental agreement with New Carlton Fire District for fire services and vehemently opposes any suggestion of annexation into the McMinnville ...
Mac council, planners to review southwest area concepts
McMinnville City Council will review three concept layouts for a Southwest area plan during a joint meeting with the planning commission Wednesday. The 640-acre area was included in the city’s 2021 ...
Along the Street: New El Torito market opening soon in Mac
Work continues on the new El Torito market on Highway 99W near the Baker Street Y. Manager Ricardo Lopez said he’s hoping the Mexican supermarket will open around Christmas, but that depends on completing ...
Willamina mayor breaks tie over FEMA ordinance
The Willamina City Council was split on accepting FEMA’s Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures (PCIM), forcing Mayor Vickie Hernandez to cast a tiebreaking vote during the Dec. 9 city council meeting. The ...
Commissioners to vote on $1.4M construction contract
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will have a light agenda for its online-only meeting Thursday, with items on new road signs, fee increases and county construction projects. The board will vote ...
Gov. Kotek, lawmakers call for streamlined permit, land use
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek called upon Oregon’s business community on Monday to support her plan to create more jobs and streamline the permitting process, as the state battles lagging economic growth and a reputation for crushing businesses with taxes and regulation.
Oregon researchers test Christmas tree species
As Oregonians prepare for Christmas, researchers are looking into how they can keep the state’s Christmas tree industry alive for decades to come.
Open houses for seniors to be offered at meal sites
NorthWest Senior & Disability Services will host open houses at meal sites in McMinnville, Sheridan and Newberg for people 60 and older. The events will “celebrate nutrition, connection and ...
Center Stage Theatrics adds winter classes
A theater program started by two local educators will teach acting classes in McMinnville this winter. Center Stage Theatrics is adding the classes for children and adults to its already popular summer ...
Doctor with a big heart: Dr. Spear celebrated at retirement party
Patients and coworkers lined up Thursday, Dec. 4, to wish “best of luck” to a man they said had a big heart, in addition to skills caring for cardiac patients. “We relied on Dr. Spear ...
Huddleston Pond remains closed
The closure of Huddleston Pond and Hampton Park in Willamina has been extended through Dec. 18 for continued geotechnical drilling on the riverside embankment. The drilling is part of the ongoing work ...
Mac sex offender faces probation violation
A McMinnville registered sex offender is facing a probation violation after allegedly entering a residence where minors were present. Haidyn James Adrian, 24, of McMinnville pleaded guilty to one count ...
Court Records: Dec. 15, 2025
CIVIL FILINGS State of Oregon vs. Brownmiller Inc.: Renewal of $992.00 judgment. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Yvonne Palmer: Granted $3,937.68 judgment. Discover Bank vs. Helen Phillips: Granted $10,835.00 ...
Sheridan council to consider earlier meetings
The Sheridan City Council will discuss changing meeting times at its meeting Monday, Dec. 15. City code regulates that the council should meet at 7 p.m. During the Nov. 17 meeting, Mayor Cale George asked ...
