Governor stops surgeries; protects medical equipment; limits medical visitations

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown this week issued a sweeping executive order to postpone non-urgent health care procedures, restrict hospital visitation, and conserve “personal protective equipment.” Thursday’s ...

County asks state to help unemployed

Yamhill County Commissioners on Thursday asked the state for help for people left unemployed by the novel coronavirus, and decided to continue meeting in person as the county sets up systems for livestreaming ...

US Attorney warns of scams related to virus

Scammers are now taking advantage of fear over the COVID-19 pandemic to target people,  U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams warned on Friday.Williams said in a press release that scammers have already ...

OR governor says 'stay home' for spring break, wants virus eviction moratorium

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Friday that during the coronavirus outbreak she wants a statewide eviction moratorium, to suspend enforcement on expired automobile tabs and driver licenses and has asked the federal government for a one-year extension for compliance the REAL ID act.

Paper money shunned for fear of virus spread

In a world suffering a pandemic, cash is no longer king.

A growing number of businesses and individuals worldwide have stopped using banknotes in fear that physical currency, handled by tens of thousands of people over their useful life, could be a vector for the spreading coronavirus.

McMinnville hospital suspending all visits; emergency room remains open

WVMC suspending all visits; Emergency room remains open

Businesses go creative in face of virus restrictions

Area businesses are offering gift cards, curbside and delivery services and a range of other alternative means of reaching their customers while regular commerce is restricted by the coronavirus pandemic. Below ...

Mac council discussing emergency measures

Mayor Scott Hill signed a declaration of emergency for McMinnville that now goes before city councilors for ratification at their March 24 meeting.

Last week’s declaration does not impose any increased restrictions on local residents or government offices, but City Manager Jeff Towery said it potentially gives the city greater access to county, state and federal emergency funds.

City planners close office, still processing applications

McMinnville’s city planners have closed their doors to the public at least through April 10. Permits and other paperwork will be processed online, or through telephone or video services. “We ...

Local courts scale back operations

The coronavirus outbreak is forcing the Yamhill County Circuit and Municipal Courts to reduce operations. Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Martha Walters ordered counties to provide only essential services, ...

Yamhill County Jail trying to reduce inmate population

The Yamhill County Jail is working to lower the inmate population by identifying those who qualify for potential release from custody during the coronavirus pandemic. “We are doing this with the ...

The meals on the bus ...

More than three dozen people lined up at the Cumulus Avenue bus stop cheered as they saw the distinctive yellow vehicle lumbering toward them Tuesday.Lunch was served! “These are my kids,” ...

Oregon reports 13 new coronavirus cases, total of 88

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health authorities said Thursday that 13 more people have been diagnosed with the new coronavirus. That did not include a third case in Yamhill County, announced by Yamhill ...

Clerk's office closed to public, but still processing documents

Yamhill County Clerk's Office is closed to the public, but workers are continuing to record documents and process marriage licenses, passport applications and voter registrations. Clerk Brian ...

Sheridan couple finally walks off Grand Princess

Sheridan City Manager Frank Sheridan and his wife, Rhoda, are being quarantined at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, about 14 miles north of downtown San Diego, after finally getting off the Grand Princess ...