‘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 ...
Alea owners create pastries, breads and more to ‘nourish the community’
Freshly baked bread and crisp, flaky pastries scent the Mac Market building, where Alea Bakery attracts customers six days a week. Some come for a breakfast sandwich on a house-made English muffin, or ...
Along the Street: What's Going Up - Permit filed for Rite Aid building
-- A developer took out a building permit for a “natural grocers” in the former Rite Aid building at 448 N.E. Highway 99W, at 99W and Evans streets. The tenant improvement project on the 17,185-square-foot ...
All business: Students learn real-world skills with unique simulation game
Business was running smoothly at ULA SUP, a company that makes stand-up paddleboards. The Yew management team was working on keeping employees, ensuring supply chains were open and increasing production, ...
Along the Street: Holiday events need volunteers
Several holiday events still need volunteers to help, two of them this week. -- Volunteers are still needed to help with McMinnville’s annual Santa parade, which will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, ...
Business forum examines work culture
Attracting and retaining workers is about more than paying a competitive salary, business leaders agreed at the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership and McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce quarterly ...
