News-Register honored for work
The News-Register won seven awards in this year’s Society of Professional Journalists competition for Region X, which encompasses Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Honored were: - ...
Stopping By: School resource officer enjoys teaching kids about law enforcement
While he’s there to enforce security, prevent and investigate crime, and make arrests when necessary, the role School Resource Officer Doug Cummins really relishes is that of educating students. He’s ...
Defendant admits pummeling young victim
Deputy District Attorney Lisl Miller said assault suspect Robert Rabon told a neighbor that his young female victim had lied to him, so he had proceeded to pummel her. Rabon said he knew that admission ...
Stars stage a show
The Supremes, the Beatles, even Elvis Presley, showed up for the St. James School end-of-year variety show, held recently in the school gym. Students played most of the stars, including heartthrob Richie ...
Sports complex goes back to the drawing board
While John Abrams' last-minute withdrawal has thrown into question a proposed expansion of McMinnville's urban growth boundary to accommodate a sports complex, it has not eliminated the possibility entirely. Only ...
State pre-empts county on e-cigs
Yamhill County commissioners were ready Thursday for a showdown on a proposed ban on use of electronic cigarettes in county buildings. However, the state Legislature rendered any action on their ...
Along the Street: Willamette Graystone puts building on market
McMinnville’s Willamette Graystone building supply store has vacated its Lafayette Avenue quarters and put them on the market for $1.7 million. The 20,260-square-foot building, erected in 1980, ...
Board to hold budget hearing
The McMinnville School Board has scheduled a hearing on the 2015-16 school budget for 7 p.m. Monday, June 8, at the district office, 1500 N.E. Baker St. A regular business meeting will follow at ...
Leadership students help community
Seventh-graders in Duniway Middle School’s leadership class raised about $6,000 for seven local nonprofits this spring. It was quite a learning experience, they said Wednesday as they presented ...
Talk set on Anglo/Latino divide
The McMinnville City Club’s final program of the season, set for 11:45 a.m. Tuesday in the McMinnville Grand Ballroom, will feature a talk by Sally Godard on the Anglo/Latino divide and ways it can ...
Pot legalization raises issues
Oregon’s looming July 1 legalization of marijuana has raised concerns in the business community, and the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce will attempt to answer them at a business community town ...
Mac school board to meet
McMinnville School Board will honor retiring staff members at a meeting Monday, June 8. The regular business meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The board also will discuss policies, personnel, facilities ...
Hot weather on the way
Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s this weekend. The National Weather Service warned the sudden leap could catch people unprepared, so issued a warning about some of the potential hazards. Among ...
New development puts premium on parking
Downtown McMinnville faces a parking crunch as new development continues, particularly on the the east toward the Golden Valley Restaurant & Brewery. The latest cause for concern is the newly ...
Inmates deny lethal intent in jail beating
Yamhill County Jail inmate Zachary Chronister told McMinnville police detectives he and fellow inmate Joshua Mulbreght only planned to rough up or intimidate 34-year-old Jed Myers when they entered his ...
