Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Mayor Hilary Malcomson, left, and council member Kayla Paulson listen to upset Lafayette residents during a town hall meeting Thursday, Sept. 7, to discuss what many people say are outrageously high water bills. The mayor said they wanted to gather information so the whole council can discuss the issue.

Lafayette residents shocked by high water bills

Most Lafayette residents knew their water rates would be increasing in August. But many said they were stunned when they opened their bills and discovered increases of 100% to 400% and charges of up to ...

Lafayette to discuss new water rates

Lafayette residents can discuss their concerns about new water rates at a town hall meeting scheduled Thursday, Sept. 7, in the fire hall, 375 Market St. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Hilary ...

Engberg given Lafayette community service award

Lafayette Mayor Hilary Malcomson presented the third Linda Lyon Community Service Award recently to community volunteer Alyssa Engberg. The city established the award in 2019, “to recognize the ...

Lafayette asks residents views on short-term rentals

The city of Lafayette is asking residents their views on whether to allow short-term rentals in city residential zones. A short online survey, available in English and Spanish, is open until 5 ...

Lafayette Mall introduces 'Date Night'

Lafayette Mall presents a different type of musical event on Saturday, Aug. 26: a floor show spread over three floors. In a first for the business at 748 3rd St. in Lafayette, a well-known local duo will ...

Lafayette council position open for applications

Lafayette Mayor Hilary Malcomson is taking applications for appointment to the city council, in the wake of the resignation of Councilor Jim Drebin last week. Applications are open until Aug. ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Penny Bowman, center, her sister Andria, right, and dad Nicholas react Tuesday to the news that their family won a prize for best patriotic outfits at the Lafayette Fourth of July event. The girls and their sister, Charity, made their own T-shirts, and dad and mom Amy wore red, white and blue, too. Even their dogs — Avery James, pictured above, and Josephine — dressed up.

Lafayette sparkles in red, white, blue

Red, white and blue were everywhere in Lafayette on Tuesday as the community celebrated the Fourth of July with a parade, pancake breakfast, picnic and other activities. The Bowman family — ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Karen and Ken Jansen of Lafayette share a moment in their garden. The couple have been married for 61 years. Karen works in her garden daily, and the results show in its lush flowers and greenery.  She s an artist,  Ken said.

Stopping By: Love, laughter and gardening

Many people — and a bestselling book — have claimed that everything one needs to know can be learned in kindergarten. Ken Jansen of Lafayette begs to differ. “Everything I needed ...

Lafayette plans large slate of July 4 events

The community of Lafayette will put on a long list of Independence Day activities on Tuesday, July 4. The fun begins from 8 to 10 a.m. with the annual pancake breakfast served by volunteer firefighters ...

Blood drives scheduled around county

Five local sites are hosting blood drive visits by the American Red Cross over the next two weeks. These are the venues: Friday, June 30: Willamette Valley Medical Center, 2700 S.E. Stratus Ave., ...

Lafayette retires city flag, inaugurates food pantry Sunday

Girl Scout Troop 10219 will help lead a retirement ceremony for the Lafayette Community flag at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 11, and at the same time the city will dedicate its new food pantry. Mayor Hilary Malcomson ...

In brief: Lafayette to host community resource fair

The city of Lafayette will host a “Community Resource Fair” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13. The free event will be held in the Lafayette Community Center, 133 Adams St. Local organizations ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Lafayette Assistant City Administrator Kevin Perkins, right, discusses the city’s issues with Rep. Andrea Salinas, left. Perkins, City Administrator Branden Dross and Mayor Hilary Malcomson took Salinas on a walking tour of the downtown area Tuesday.

Growing pains in Lafayette

City officials give U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas a tour of downtown problem areas

Submitted graphic##McMinnville s ambulance service area, which extends past Lafayette to the Red Hills, and to the Amity Hills, will see response times improve in the northern section with an agreement to staff a round-the-clock ambulance crew in Lafayette. The service area is shaded light green on the map.

Ambulance plan to improve service in Lafayette and Mac

The city of Lafayette, which sports a new fire station, opened in 2021, has reached an agreement with the McMinnville Fire Department to staff it with a round-the-clock ambulance crew. Officials ...

Lafayette eyes homeless rules

Lafayette city councilors are considering how to bring their city codes into compliance with two new state rules that go into effect on July 1. Mayor Hilary Malcomson explained in her regular ...

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