Local food bank responds to 'SNAP Gap'
Because of the recent federal government shutdown, people may not be able to get the food they ordinarily get through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this month. U.S. Department of Human ...
False alarm fines, system permits up for discussion
After imposing fines on care centers for making unnecessary 911 calls, the McMinnville City Council will now discuss what to do about police being summoned by faulty alarm systems in businesses and residences. Councilors ...
Water & Light cracking down on watershed trespassers
Assisted by the Oregon State Police and several game cameras, McMinnville Water & Light has been taking actions to limit trespassing in its 6,350-acre watershed. The forest is popular with hunters, ...
McMinnville police death investigation continues
McMinnville police have still not determined a manner of death for Dayton gunshot victim Brigido Sauceda, 35, who died Jan. 26 at a residence on Northeast 10th Street. Capt. Tim Symons previously said ...
K-9 Tucker assists with drug arrests
McMinnville police made two drug arrests the evening of Friday, Feb. 15, thanks in part to the work of K-9 Tucker and partner Mike Maierhofer. Gary Alan Steele, 52, is charged with two felony counts of ...
County sets hearing on LUBA remand of trail impacts study
A new hearing on a a farm impacts study for the Yamhelas Westsider Trail has been scheduled, as required by a state Land Use Board of Appeals remand. The hearing is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7. ...
Commissioners vote to open High Heaven gates in April
Gates on High Heaven Road will be locked in the open position following a split vote by county commissioners Thursday. The change will take effect April 1. Representatives of Weyerhauser ...
Charges dismissed in domestic case
All charges have been dismissed against a former Carlton resident and practicing Alaska dentist in connection with the alleged physical and sexual assault of his girlfriend at the time. Judge Cynthia ...
Life in the slow lane
Jennifer Rauch could be the Ferris Bueller of the digital age, suggesting we all take a day (or even more) off. After all, as the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” noted in 1986, “life ...
Paper Gardens entries due
Poetry and prose entries for the Paper Gardens Creative Writing Contest are due Friday, March 1. Writers of all ages may enter. Children can submit entries at no charge. Cost is $10 per entry for adults. Awards ...
Friends of Senior Center plan bingo fundraiser
Friends of the Senior Center will host an afternoon of bingo to raise money for interior improvement at the McMinnville facility. Bingo will run from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the McMinnville ...
Presentation looks at first African-American female pilot
Evergreen Aviation Museum will host free programs about the first African-American female pilot on Saturday, Feb. 23. Speaker Gigi Coleman is the great-niece of Bessie Coleman, who was born in 1892 and ...
Chemeketa schedules presidential candidate forums
SALEM — Chemeketa Community College has scheduled community forums to provide students, staff and constituents a chance to meet the five presidential finalists. Sessions are planned each day next ...
K-9 Tucker assists with McMinnville drug arrests
McMinnville police made two drug arrests Friday night thanks in part to the work of K-9 Tucker and partner Mike Maierhofer. Gary Alan Steele, 52, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled ...
