Commissioners approve Amity zone change
Yamhill County Commissioners approved a zoning amendment in order to keep a small business from moving out of Amity. On Thursday the board unanimously upheld a planning commission recommendation to approve ...

Along the Street: Mac radio station KLYC back on air
McMinnville radio station KLYC returned to the airwaves in March after being off for most of a year. Yamhill County listeners can hear the music and news broadcasts at 1260 AM. It also can be heard on ...

The Nines at The Preserve opens to golfers
On Tuesday, Josh Kay got to play golf for the first time as a course owner. “I brought three friends out. There were bald eagles flying above. The course was full. It was amazing to see,” ...

Along the Street: Buildings going up around town
Here's a look at current construction projects in and around McMinnville - Hagan Hamilton’s7,500 square foot building at 448 S.E. Baker St. will get an exterior update. Eric Wolff’s Worx ...

Along the Street: Amity wood and ceramics gallery debuts new studio
Earth & Wood’s new studio building will get its debut Saturday, March 30, during Amity Daffodil Festival. Earth & Wood is located at 412 S. Trade St. Gallery co-owner Bill Willis said the ...

Along the Street: Mac nominated for ‘Best Main Streets’
McMinnville is in the running for yet another award for its main street – and local residents can help secure the honor. Downtown McMinnville is a nominee in the “Readers’ Choice: Best ...

Urban strategist: Bring the color, lose the awnings
Downtown McMinnville businesses need paint, transparent windows, better lighting and fewer awnings, according to Urban Strategist Michele Reeves. As part of the Third Street improvement consultant ...
Along the Street: Coffee fundraiser serves three groups
Yamhill County residents can support three helping organizations while sipping their favorite beverage on Friday, March 15. The annual Coffee For A Cause fundraiser will benefit With Courage, which helps ...

Along the Street: OB/GYNs join hospital clinic
Dr. Saramati Krishna and Dr. Karol Otteman have joined the Willamette Valley Medical Center’s Women’s Health Center. WVMC CEO Michael Mulkey said the hospital is pleased to add them to the ...

Alchemist’s Jam takes top honors in downtown awards
Alchemist’s Jam retail shop and bakery was named Business of the Year and other retailers and people were honored Thursday night at the McMinnville Downtown Association’s annual meeting. “Definitely ...

Along the Street: Mac Daddy Donuts reopens on Third after long remodel
Customers lined up Friday as Mac Daddy Donuts reopened its retail shop at 709 N.E. Third St. The shop has been closed for remodeling since 2023, although Mac Daddy has continued selling fresh, custom ...

Along the Street: Fundraiser will help provide art supplies
St. Bezzie’s Art Collab, which is raising funds to provide art supplies for children in El Salvador, will host a paint party event Thursday, Feb. 22 at a private residence in McMinnville. St. Bezzie’s ...
MEDP survey gets ‘crazy low’ response
The city of McMinnville is hoping for many more responses to its workforce development initiatives and enlisted the help of the city’s “think tank” committee Wednesday to get the word ...

Third Street Books celebrates 20th anniversary with weekend events
Third Street Books proprietor Sylla McClellan always wanted to run her own book shop. Now she’s marking 20 years of doing just that. The shop at 320 N.E. Third St., McMinnville, will have a 20th ...
Along the Street: MDA holds awards event on Feb. 22
The McMinnville Downtown Association will honor top businesses and individuals from 2023 at its annual awards event Thursday, Feb. 22. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. in the Stillwater event center. Categories ...