Sheridan prepares camping ordinance

The Sheridan City Council expects to approve an anti-camping ordinance at its April meeting. The law would apply to all forms of camping -- tarps, tents and sleeping bags as well as RVs and other vehicles. “Campsites ...

Willamina council adopts 2020 goals

The Willamina City Council adopted 2020 goals at this month’s regular meeting, agreeing to focus on issues such as livability, economic development, infrastructure, recreation and youth opportunities. Councilors ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##
Karla Johnson, the assistant librarian at the Willamina Public Library, paints the ceiling of the library located at the old fire department at 382 N.E. C St. as part of a renovation project.

Willamina library writing its next chapter

Since she was a little girl, Sarah Frost knew that the shelves at the Willamina Public Library contained stories. One particular story, however, surprised even Frost, the library manager. As she and ...

Merkley to hold town hall meeting

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will hold a town hall meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the cafeteria at Willamina High School, 1100 N.E. Oaken Hills Drive. His appearance is one of nine town halls he’s ...

Aggravated animal abuser goes to jail

A Willamina man who killed his roommate's dog when it wouldn’t stop barking, and then reported a burglary to cover his actions, was sentenced to 130 days in jail. Eric Goddard, 23, pleaded guilty ...

Shared lives

Gen. Phil Sheridan lined up a row of Native American men he suspected took part in the attack at Fort Raines along the Columbia River that left 17 people dead. He smelled their muskets. If a musket smelled ...

Tim France

Willamina High principal, dean of students resign

Willamina High School/Middle School Principal Tim France and Dean of Students Bart Baldwin have resigned, creating concern about turnover in key positions in the district. Their decisions to leave after ...

Blaze burns house near Willamina

Residents returning home found their house on Highway 18B between Sheridan and Willamina filled with smoke on Wednesday. Arriving West Valley firefighters saw light smoke coming from the attic of the ...

Marcus Larson/News-Register##
Gerald Wolfe takes a brief moment during his sentencing hearing to address the court, expressing regret for what he did and hoping the family affected in this case can forgive him.

Willamina fire death defendant sentenced to 15 years

Defendant in fire death gets 15 years

Murder co-defendant will be sentenced

Second sentencing scheduled in Willamina fire death

Sheridan public works compensation policy aired out

The city of Sheridan’s financial practices related to how certain public works employees — sewer and water plant operators — are paid received a thumbs up from an auditing firm at this ...

Submitted photo##West Valley firefighters rescued a driver stuck in about 12 inches of water flooding Southwest Bellevue Highway Monday morning.

Rain, localized flooding in forecast; drive carefully, authorities warn

Rain and more rain is in the forecast for the remainder of the week, and authorities are warning of flooded roads and high water in general. Drivers should watch out for water covering roads, they said. ...

Rusty Rae / News-Register##The new medical clinic will open in Sheridan.

Medical office opens in Sheridan

West Valley residents will again have another option for health care needs when the Sheridan Medical Office opens on Monday, Feb. 3.  Adventist Health Tillamook is expanding services to Sheridan, ...

Sheridan City Council work session canceled

SHERIDAN - The Sheridan City Council work session scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, has been canceled. The council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, a day later than ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##McMinnville firefighters use a ladder truck to hang the huge holiday banner across Highway 99W in south McMinnville Sunday morning. Banners on each end of town will greet travelers throughout the season. Below: Comcast lineman Mitch Evans of Independence places a Christmas wreath on a pole near Bi-Mart. Comcast has been helping with the installation of McMinnville’s holiday displays for more than two decades.

Local communities ring in the holidays

Santa’s Parade and the Upper City Park tree lighting ceremony that follows will help families jump start their holly, jolly holiday season in downtown McMinnville Friday afternoon. The parade starts ...

Web Design and Web Development by Buildable