Easter egg hunts planned in April
The Easter bunny and its local helpers — members of service clubs, firefighters, churches, FFA members and others — will be busy Saturday, April 4. Free Easter egg hunts are planned in many ...
Community leaders showing up for area youth
“Show me how it’s done,” Lafayette Mayor Hilary Malcomson told a Wascher Elementary student preparing to traverse the monkey bars Wednesday morning. “I can see those muscles.” Malcomson ...
Lafayette water loss closer to 17%
After further investigation, the city of Lafayette’s 2025 water loss is closer to 17% than the 12% figure reported in January. “There has been some discrepancy in the 2025 water loss,” ...
Fire truck’s hefty price tag growing
The Lafayette Fire Department needs a replacement rig engine, and prices are skyrocketing, Lafayette Fire Chief Tim Jech told councilors during their Thursday, March 12, meeting. The department’s ...
Lafayette residents concerned about flagpole size
Not everyone is in favor of the Lafayette City Council’s bigger-is-better mentality for the proposed American flag at Veterans Park. Residents said during the March 12 council meeting they are worried ...
Lafayette residents to vote on pump station expense
The city of Lafayette will be able to address the first of several repairs to its wastewater management system thanks to $1.4 million in lottery bond funding approved in SB 5701 for the Canyon View Pump ...
Lafayette council to continue food truck discussion
The Lafayette City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12, for a work session on a pending food cart ordinance and city projects. Oregon Senate Bill 5701 includes $1.4 million in lottery bond ...
$5.2 million in state funds headed to local projects
Three Yamhill County projects are anticipated to receive a combined $5.2 million in state funds after being included in a final list of projects in the Legislature’s capital construction package. The ...
