Willamina Native American enrollment on the rise
WILLAMINA — Native American students total 40 percent of K-12 enrollment in the Willamina School District, Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick told the school board Monday night. There are 335 native ...
Cap-and-trade bill getting its first hearing
A bill before the Oregon Legislature aimed at reducing carbon emissions and curbing the effects of climate change through a so-called “cap-and-trade” system gets its first hearing today at ...
Amity schools' audit receives high praise
AMITY — Certified Public Accountant Steve Tuchscherer told the Amity School Board Wednesday night the district is “doing a great job of managing overall assets.” His recently completed ...
Columbus students open their hearts
Love is family, friends, puppies, even unicorns, according to Columbus Elementary School students, who posted their sentiments on red, pink and purple hearts in the hallways during Valentine’s week. The ...
Sexual harassment victims speak up at Jaquith's sentencing
Former insurance agent sentenced to 25 days for unwanted sexual contact
Jaquith faces Lincoln County charges
NEWPORT — In addition to the Yamhill County case, Ben Jaquith is also facing an open Lincoln County case. A grand jury indictment charges him with one count each of attempt to commit a Class A felony, ...
CASA will hold its annual fundraiser
Yamhill County CASA's annual gala and auction Saturday, March 2, will raise money to provide for volunteers to advocate for children in the court system. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the McMinnville ...
As rain takes over, flood concerns rise then fall
After a weekend of on-and-off snow, heavy rains hit the Yamhill Valley, causing rivers to rise. By Tuesday, water flowed over some roads, such as Old Sheridan Road in southwest McMinnville, parts of Baker ...
Willamina councilor leaves office
WILLAMINA — James Daley, elected to the Willamina City Council last November, has resigned the position for health reasons. The council accepted his resignation at its Tuesday night meeting. Theresa ...
McMinnville man struck, killed by pickup
The pedestrian killed Monday morning when he was struck by a pickup has been identified as Jody Steve Spencer, 47, of McMinnville. Spencer died after being struck by a Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven ...
Lecture looks at academic freedom
Amy Orr, professor of sociology at Linfield College, will discuss academic freedom in higher education during a faculty lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 20. The free program will start at 7 p.m. in the Fred ...
County asks judge to dismiss child abuser's lawsuit
A former Yamhill County judge, along with the Oregon State Police, has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a convicted child molester, on the grounds he has already sued, making the ...
Sheridan law enforcement alternative suggested
SHERIDAN — Lucy Hebert, a lifelong Sheridan resident elected to the city council last November, suggested at this month’s work session the city might want to consider contracting with a private ...
Along the Street: Golden Valley marks its 25th anniversary
Golden Valley Brewery & Restaurant celebrates its 25th anniversary in McMinnville on Saturday. Brewery owners will be offering seven different styles of their Black Panther imperial stout, ranging ...
