Appeal argues that county is limiting religious practices
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Thursday with the rare circumstance of an applicant appealing its own approval; citing issues with conditions imposed. Nonprofit Indigenous ...
Blood drivin' man: Mac's Walter Wierenga reaches 20-gallon donation mark
For the 160th time, Walter Wierenga of McMinnville extended his arm Friday so an American Red Cross medic could draw his blood. He lay back, resting, while about a pint of red fluid filled a collection ...
Letter to Readers: Helping girls to Dream It, Be It
When I was in junior high, we all took a class called “Self-Understanding Through Occupational Education,” or SUTOE. We learned about various careers, the education needed to work in those ...
Mac city manager contract moves forward
McMinnville will take another step toward promoting interim City Manager Adam Garvin into a full-time role with a resolution to start contract negotiations on Tuesday’s agenda. An informal poll ...
Vehicle pursuit leads to confrontation in Mac
A McMinnville man with a history of standoffs with law enforcement was gassed and tased by officers on Saturday, Feb. 7, following a vehicle chase and confrontation. About 5 p.m., Yamhill County Deputy ...
Along the Street: Items from The Furnace on display at Two Dogs
The scoreboard that recorded McMinnville High School two-pointers and foul shots for decades now hangs at Two Dogs Taphouse, a conversation piece for former Grizzlies and other sports’ fans who visit ...
Amity City Council considers investing in railroad crossing improvements
The timing will be right for the city of Amity to improve the streets at railroad crossings, but city councilors at their Feb. 4 meeting discussed budget constraints and if it’s worth the investment. The ...
Lafayette artist, musician opens gallery
Musician and artist Jody Carroll is opening a new gallery in Lafayette filled with his paintings and photos. “I’m obsessed with nature,” he said of the oils and photos he’s created ...
Wyden talks ICE, Epstein, states’ rights
Immigration enforcement and the Epstein files have been dominating headlines nationwide, and last week’s town hall with U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden was no different. Wyden addressed multiple questions on ...
PIT maneuver ends pursuit of stolen vehicle in Lafayette
At about 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, Yamhill County Deputy Michael King was patrolling Lafayette when he sighted a reported stolen red Honda and began a pursuit. The vehicle was reported stolen from McMinnville. ...
Pickles in the running for 'America's Favorite Pet'
A Lafayette feline has reached the semifinals of a pet competition that has a grand prize of $10,000 for her owner and a spot on the cover of a national magazine. Pickles, who was adopted by Mary Davis ...
Willamina SD seeks review of construction fee
The Willamina City Council on Tuesday will consider an appeal from the Willamina School District’s regarding construction fees for building improvements during. The school district is requesting ...
EMPWR sign denied by planning commission
EMPWR Nutrition Group’s request for a sign over 12 times the city’s maximum size was denied by the planning commission Thursday, but not for its large scale. Commissioners voted 8-0 (with ...
Career education leads more to graduate
Career technical education courses are making a difference in whether students graduate from Oregon’s public high schools, according to the 2024-25 rates recently released by the state Department ...
Unidos aims to protect, give voice to Latino community
Unidos Bridging Community has advocated for Yamhill County Latino residents for over a decade, but a shift in mission last year has propelled the nonprofit further into the local spotlight. Through its ...
