Chamber to move to its own building
The McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce will move into its own building at 12th and Baker streets this spring — the first time in the organization’s 111 year history it has owned, rather than ...
Lum’s purchases Chevrolet dealership
Lum’s GMC finalized a deal this week to purchase Armstrong Chevrolet and announced plans to expand its operations at 830 Highway 99W in McMinnville. The company announced the deal Tuesday and said ...
County board approves energy efficiency financing tool
Yamhill County businesses will soon have a new financing tool to pay for renewable energy improvements to their buildings. The Board of Commissioners agreed to adopt the Commercial Property-Assessed Clean ...
Sip & Savor events focus on nonalcoholic beverages
To appeal to the growing number of people who don’t drink alcohol or want to reduce their intake, Brooks Wine of Amity this month hosted the inaugural “Sip & Savor” seminar featuring ...
Along the Street: Blue Angels will be featured at air show
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be featured at the Oregon International Air Show’s McMinnville performances, scheduled Aug. 14 to 16 at the McMinnville Airport. Blue Angels pilots visited Oregon ...
‘Ice’ rink skates through second holiday season
Nearly 3,000 people circled the artificial ice of the Glide & Gather skating attraction during the holiday season, according to the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce. The skating rink, set up inside ...
Construction starts on new boutique hotel
Construction of a new boutique hotel on Alpine Avenue began today, following months of planning. Owners Tim Wade and Carole Lundgren said they expect the Piquette hotel to open in early 2027. It will ...
Along the Street: What’s going up at the start of 2026
-- Work continues on the new Tractor Supply structure at Highway 99W and Booth Bend Road in south McMinnville. The building, agricultural, pet and home and garden store will open this year. The company ...
In Review: ’25 was a year of change for local business
It was a fast-paced year in business in McMinnville and Yamhill County, with shops and restaurants opening, expanding, moving and closing. Local favorite Tommy’s, a restaurant popular since the ...
Along the Street: Park & Main changing owners
Park & Main founders Dustin and Maryfrances Wyant are selling their restaurant in downtown Carlton to The Ground, which operates The Pub and Grounded Table in McMinnville, along with Stillwater Event ...
Local pizza chain adds another slice with Mandie's in Lafayette
After 27 years in the pizza business, it is no wonder Mike Howard sees slices of savory pie everywhere he looks. When he and his wife, Mandie, were painting the century-old building to become the latest ...
Barrel Roll: Heater Allen Brewery reaps rewards, Wolves & People expands in Newberg
Local brewers recently took a couple of nice — to borrow basketball parlance — Euro steps. Heater Allen Brewery of McMinnville received medals at two international beer judging events in November. More ...
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 ...
Along the Street: Changes coming to MacFresco
Still outside, but with different format, MacFresco, which started in 2020 as Dine Out(side) to help restaurants serve patrons during the Covid pandemic, will return in 2026 with some changes. There will ...
Gem again serving New Orleans fare
Anne Rice would feel right at home in the newly reopened Gem Creole Saloon, with its deep purple walls, chandeliers, candles and dozens of round, square and rectangular mirrors. The late “Interview ...
