
Mac Plaza crew opens food truck
Mac Plaza, which includes a cafe along with sales of plants, clothing, souvenirs and other items, closed a few weeks ago. But owner Diana Perez and her family are continuing to offer traditional Mexican ...

Along the Street: Walmart expands pharmacy, food sections, adds mural
The McMinnville Walmart celebrated the completion of its remodeling project Friday with a ceremony and announcement of grants to local nonprofits. Store Manager Gary Nelson said the company presented ...
Barrel Roll: Dave’s Station, Odin’s Beard open; W&P announces expansion
This month’s fermentation focus is mostly that old reliable: location, location, location. Read this on a “mead-to-know” basis. A taproom is opening in McMinnville, a meadery has started ...
Along the Street: Clinical manager tops in state
Yamhill Community Care has announced that Tracie Koepplin, clinical manager at Physicians Medical Center, is the winner of Oregon’s 2025 Immunization Champion Award. The award is presented by the ...

Local chef focused on the dough at brick-and-mortar bagel shop
When Henry Kibit was growing up in Dearborn, Michigan, he eagerly awaited his family’s regular visits to a local bagel shop. He enjoyed the chewy, round breads fresh from the oven, especially the ...
Along the Street: Nominations open for MEDP’s McMinnovation awards
McMinnville Economic Development Partnership is calling for nominations for its 2025 McMinnovation Awards. The honors recognize innovation, collaboration and manufacturing excellence. The deadline for ...

Sisters join hundreds of local kids raising money through Lemonade Day
Allison and Peyton Jones had been wanting to set up a lemonade stand for a long time. “Sooooo long!” said Allison, 9 1/2, a fourth-grader at Grandhaven Elementary School. The time has come. ...
Along the Street: Conservatory Bar sells
Kelley and Isaac Mabbitt, founders of The Farmer’s Lunchbox and Conservatory Bar, announced Friday, Aug. 1 a transfer in ownership of their bar and restaurant at 830 S.E. First St., McMinnville, ...

Radiant makes the sparkling industry pop
Radiant Sparkling Wine Company has done as much for Oregon bubbles as the Lawrence Welk show did for Champagne on television. The McMinnville company made it possible for winemakers to produce sparkling ...
Speaking sparkling: New event celebrates growing production, recognition of Oregon bubbles
Sparkling wine makers and aficionados gathered Saturday, July 26, at Domaine Willamette — Willamette Valley Vineyards’ sparkling winery and tasting room near Dayton — to share their passion ...
Along the Street: Friends, customers celebrate opening of new tasting room
The public had its first look Wednesday, July 23, at the new Celestial Hill Vineyard tasting room on Third Street. Located in a brick building that once was a carriage house, the space stretches deep ...
Headwater welcomes clients
Clients of homegrown Headwater Investment Consulting filled the Evergreen Event Center for food, beverages and conversation on the evening of Tuesday, July 22. It was the firm’s appreciation ...

Hotel at Evergreen nears final approval
Plans for a five-story, 118-room hotel between the Wings & Waves Waterpark and the Aviation and Space Museum are currently being reviewed for a final decision, according to McMinnville city staff. McMinnville ...
Development director outlines financial role of urban renewal
In an effort to clear up some “online chatter” surrounding plans for the former Ultimate RB property, McMinnville Community Development Director Heather Richards provided background ...

Mac business offers a personalized touch
Patton Valley Wines is getting ready for the 12th annual Drink Pink celebration of rose wines, a July 26 fundraiser for With Courage that it will host along with Stoller Family Vineyards and other wineries. Organizers ...