Hillsboro man charged with reckless driving on Hwy. 47
Marcos Jaimes Radilla, 30, of Hillsboro, was arrested Feb. 6 in Yamhill after allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana and passing multiple cars as a child was crossing Highway 47 at ...
Complaints filed against YFPD attorney and board president
A bar complaint has been filed against Yamhill Fire Protection District attorney Mark Wolf, and an ethics complaint has been filed against board president Jim Phillips to the Oregon Government ...
County cities seek budget committee applicants
Cities across Yamhill County are accepting applications for budget committees, which will help determine city budgets for the next fiscal year. The committees participate in workshops in early spring, ...

Hayward, Humble Spirit chefs make semifinals in James Beard awards
Three Yamhill County food professionals have been nominated for James Beard Foundation awards in the category Best Chef in the Northwest and Pacific region. The semifinalists include Kari Shaughnessy ...

Elmer discusses giving kids the ‘best chance’
As the Oregon Legislature begins its 2025 session, Rep. Lucetta Elmer, R-McMinnville, visited Carlton to explain what she does and listen to local concerns. Speaking to about three dozen Carlton residents ...
Yamhill fire district sets aside $120,000 for new equipment
The Yamhill Fire Protection District board unanimously voted to allocate $120,000 for the purchase of resuscitation devices Board chair Jim Phillips said during the board’s Jan. 22 special session ...
Local warming shelters open
Freezing or below-freezing overnight temperatures are expected in Yamhill County for another week, according to Weather.com. Days will be sunny through Jan. 29, but highs won’t rise much above the ...
National burglary spree ends in Carlton
Carlton Police Department assisted with the Jan. 8 arrests of two Chilean nationals, ending a nationwide residential burglary spree. Carlton Police Chief Kevin Martinez said CPD received a call ...

Big game experience: Y-C girls battle through tough second quarter, fall to Banks 67-50
The vibes were good Tuesday night at the Tiger Dome after one quarter, as the Yamhill-Carlton girls basketball team held a 14-12 lead over Banks. But Murphy’s Law went into full effect for ...
Weston sworn in to YFPD at early morning meeting
On Wednesday, at a special board meeting, the Yamhill Fire Protection District appointed Randy Weston to fill vacant board seat five. The seat was vacant due to Clint Giberson resigning in October 2024. ...
Yamhill fire district board cautioned to follow proper procedures
Yamhill Fire Protective Board Vice President Jon Peasley cautioned the board Monday to follow proper procedure regarding a number of district functions. Those included the process for filling a board ...
Former Yamhill fire district chief indicted on additional charges
Trampas Shane Bergstrom, former chief of Yamhill Fire Protective District was indicted Jan. 10 on an additional four charges of theft, fraudulent use of a credit card and official misconduct. Bergstrom ...
Yamhill Fire critics shift to concerns over transparency
A group pursuing the recall of Yamhill Fire Protection District board members has shifted focus to ethics and district transparency. Chief recall petitioner Lauren Randolph told the News-Register she ...

Seniors gather in Yamhill
About a dozen Yamhill seniors got to know each other better Jan. 3 at the city’s first senior gathering. The drop-in gatherings will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. every Friday in the council ...
Former Yamhill Fire chief indicted on felony charges
Trampas Shane Bergstrom, 48, the former chief of Yamhill Fire Protective District, was indicted on Dec. 19 with theft in the first degree, fraudulent use of a credit card and official misconduct during ...