Union asks district to use reserves to keep staff
McMinnville school enrollment continues to decline as the academic year nears its end, contributing to an expected budget shortfall in 2026-27, administrators told the school board Monday night. Superintendent ...
Commissioners to discuss potential Opportunity Zones
The Yamhill Board of Commissioners will discuss sponsoring jurisdictions seeking to create Opportunity Zones Thursday, which could lead to outside investment in rural areas through tax breaks. Established ...
Councilors narrowly affirm decision to exempt MIP from certain code requirements
A back-and-forth discussion Tuesday, during which multiple McMinnville city councilors changed sides, resulted in the city narrowly affirming its decision on a 4-3 vote to release McMinnville Industrial ...
County clerk launches new election dashboard
With about a week to go before the May 19 election, Yamhill County has introduced a new tool that will allow residents to track results. County Clerk Keri Hinton announced the launch of an Election Ballot ...
Lafayette City Council to talk fire funding
Editor's Note: Article edited to reflect Lafayette is utilizing a new contract city planner at the COG and not hiring a new city planner. The Lafayette City Council on Thursday, May 14, will consider ...
Relative calls cops alleging video of sex abuse
A McMinnville man was arrested just before midnight on May 6 on reports of a sex crime in the 400 block of College Avenue. At about 11:45 p.m., a woman called dispatch alleging she had just captured on ...
Memorial principal hired to replace retiring Price
Barb Keeton will join the McMinnville School District in August as the new principal of Memorial Elementary School. “I’m motivated to do all we can to help children grow up to be healthy, ...
Vintage N-R/Memory Lane: May, 8, 2026
10 Years Ago • Riverbend Landfill has issued an eviction notice to Mulkey RV Park, which occupies land it owns. Park manager Jackie Lane sent a letter to residents informing them the park has lost ...
Yamhill County Transit Dial-A-Ride service eliminated
Starting Monday, May 11, Yamhill County Transit’s Dial-A-Ride service has been greatly reduced and changes to routes will be implemented to cut operating costs by $700,000 annually. “General ...
Sheriff alerts public of scam involving fake fair solicitation
The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday they have been made aware of a scam related to the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo. “The caller claims to be representing the Fair and ...
Hit-and-run suspect posts bail following arraignment
Mario Eduardo Hernandez Lopez, 24, of Forest Grove was indicted on April 30 on seven felonies and nine Class A misdemeanors related to a Feb. 13 crash. He was allegedly under the influence of intoxicants ...
Governor's prosperity council eyes changes to corporate tax
One of Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s top economic advisers on Monday suggested that a new economic prosperity effort the governor championed last year could recommend the state reduce its corporate activity tax.
Quirk of the Week: Lafayette, beyond the leaping squid dogs
Sheridan and Willamina had their turns, as did Dundee, in recent Quirk of the Week tours. As promised, now a little love for Lafayette. (Dayton had its moment a year or so ago, with forthcoming revisits ...
Court Records: May 13, 2026
CIVIL FILINGS Discover Bank vs. Cyr E. Sherman, Newberg: Renewal of $1,790.04 judgment. Midland Funding, LLC vs. Carmen Garcia, McMinnville: Renewal of $1,121.93 judgment. Midland Funding, LLC vs. Brin ...
Sheriff alerts public of scam involving fake fair solicitation
The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office reported Tuesday they have been made aware of a scam related to the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo. "The caller claims to be representing the Fair and soliciting deposits ...
