Juliette's House leads community effort against child abuse
Child sexual abuse hurts not only the young victims, their family and friends, but also the whole community, according to officials of Juliette's House, the Yamhill County child abuse assessment center. The ...
McMinnville School Board expected to approve Student Success Act money plan
The McMinnville School Board is expected on Monday to approve the district's plans for using an anticipated $5.5 million in state Student Success Act funding to boost teacher hiring and provide other services ...
Health concerns spike local sales
Respirator masks are sold out at Mac Medical Shop on Third Street in McMinnville, and customer service representative Ellie Martinez doesn’t expect the stock to be replenished any time soon. The ...
McMinnville fire emphasizes safety with its personnel
The McMinnville Fire Department is on high alert and keeping its emergency medical services personnel well informed of coronavirus cases in Oregon. “We’re just working to keep our folks ...
Auto journalist to discuss Tesla, future of cars
Auto journalist Edward Niedermeyer will present "Learning from Ludicrous: Ten Lessons Tesla teaches about the future of mobility" at the McMinnville City Club next week. In his recent book, "Ludicrous: ...
Radon results by city
Radon tests by city: Amity Risk: High 19 locations tested Carlton Risk: Moderate 18 locations tested Dayton Risk: Moderate 22 locations tested Dundee Risk: High 131 locations tested Grand Ronde Zero ...
Oregon urges residents to test for radon
Free radon test kits are available to residents in Amity, Carlton, Lafayette, Willamina and Grand Ronde, the Yamhill County cities where testing has been low for the odorless, radioactive gas that poses ...
Water & Light to hold hearing on fuel station bid process
New fuel station intended to provide emergency supplies for utility and city
Linfield makes plans, including cleaning, potential alternative classes
At Linfield College, cleaning services personnel on both campuses are using disinfectant to clean “touch points,” such as door knobs and glass, to kill viruses such as flu and COVID-19.. The ...
Schools emphasize cleaning surfaces, washing hands
Area schools are wiping down doorknobs, keyboards and other surfaces amid efforts to control the spread of the viruses that cause COVID-19, the flu and other illnesses. They are urging students, staff ...
Man sentenced for taking videos of roommate's fiancee in shower
A 20-year-old McMinnville man was sentenced to 10 days in jail after pleading guilty to taking hidden camera videos of his roommate’s fiancee while she undressed and showered in a bathroom. Devin ...
City finances get slightly blemished report card
McMinnville has received good grades for the last 30 years from the Government Finance Officers Association. Last week, however, Finance Director Jennifer Cueller-Smith contritely came before the city ...
Oregon announces first presumptive case of coronavirus
Oregon anounced its first presumptive case of novel coronavirus Friday evening. An adult resident of Washington County experienced symptoms of COVID-19 beginning Feb. 19, and a sample was collected ...
County supports city's proposed changes to bill for emergency funds
County commissioners spent time this week debating whether to send a letter of support to the state Legislature for a House Bill that would make Yamhill County eligible for $1.5 million to develop an emergency ...
McMinnville may get $1.5M for homeless center
Full-time facility would help connect homeless to health care, other services
