Board closes in on solution for Newberg park bridge
A three-year-old request to build a footbridge at Ewing Young Park may soon be approved following proposed changes to the Yamhill County zoning ordinance around “transportation facilities.” Following ...
Lafayette council to vote on ballot initiative
The Lafayette City Council on Thursday, July 9, will consider the proposed ballot language that, if approved, will allow the city to expend grant money to repair the Canyon View Pump Station. The Lafayette ...
Roadwork and construction in Mac may cause delays, booms
McMinnville residents may experience loud booms and road closures this month in connection with two ongoing projects. Notices have been delivered about blasting that will occur throughout July at the ...
Friends book sale Saturday
Friends of the McMinnville Public Library will hold its bimonthly fundraising book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the library. Adult books will be sold for $1, children’s books ...
Evergreen hosts car show
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum will host a car show Saturday, July 11, featuring rare and vintage European sports cars, supercars and roadsters. Jaguars, Alfa Romeos and other restored vehicles ...
Stopping By: American rider
A cross-country cycling journey started for the Bicentennial completed for the country’s 250th
Photo Gallery: Red, White & Blue
Yamhill County dons a patriotic palette for Fourth of July festivities
Flyovers mark Fourth as local communities celebrate nation’s independence
Fighter jets will fly over McMinnville and Willamina Saturday In celebration of Independence Day and America's 250th birthday. F-15s from the Portland Air National Guard Base will be doing flyovers at ...
Cities hope zones spur economic development
Four tracts of Yamhill County have been submitted to Gov. Tina Kotek’s office to be included in the federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program intended to stimulate business development. Opportunity Zones ...
Photo Gallery: Let's play base ball
The McMinnville Gristmillers take on the St. Joseph Boilermakers during Yamhill County History Museum’s annual Vintage Base Ball game
Dayton makes offer for interim leader
Following a series of candidate interviews last week, Dayton City Council agreed Monday to offer its interim city manager position to Florida government administrator Gretchen Cassini. Cassini is an administrator ...
Quirk of the Week: Roadside roundup
“The whole universe is a complex of rhythms.” – Tom Robbins, “Another Roadside Attraction” The roadside roundup continues after last week’s start at the inimitable ...
Vintage N-R/ Memory Lane: July 2, 2026
10 Years Ago • Nearly 16 years ago, Yamhill County voters rejected several tax measures appearing on their November ballot. However, McMinnville residents approved one to fund their park system. ...
Coastal Hills art tour signups open
The Willamina Coastal Hills Artisans and Quilt Tour might be months away, but the deadline for applications opened June 30 and closes Sept. 4. This year marks the 33rd annual event, which highlights professional ...
Photos: Drumming up some fun
Unit Souzou, a Portland-based taiko and Japanese folk dance group, performed throughout Yamhill County over the last week.
