Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Makalea Napoleon kneels for a kiss from Nalu, who just successfully sniffed out the “truffle” as an appreciative audience looked on. A small tin containing a cotton swab infused with truffle oil was hidden under one of several agility cones, placed there by a volunteer from the crowd. “Dogs can really pinpoint when a truffle is ripe,” said Napoleon. “Any dog can do truffle hunting.” Nalu, age 4, is a rescue dog from Texas. Truffle Dog Company, based in Seattle, offers truffle dog training, native truffle sales, harvesting for orchards, and consultation services.

Phenomenal fungus: Taste of Truffle event inaugurated to highlight culinary treasures

Underneath the Willamette Valley’s forests in the dead of winter, there is a world teeming with life and an underground home to one of Oregon’s prized delicacies: the wild Oregon truffle. In ...

St. Patrick’s Day weekend brings events to area venues

Area restaurants, businesses and organizations are planning special activities this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Corned beef and cabbage will make an appearance on many menus. Music, ...

Image: pets.wweek.com##McMinnville’s Stevie the cat is in the running for “Best Snuggler” in Willamette Week’s 2024 Pet Pageant.

Stevie named ‘best snuggler’

Stevie, the blind McMinnville cat who just missed being named America’s Favorite Pet last year, has a new title. Voters chose him as the “Best Snuggler” in the 2024 Portland Pet Pageant, ...

Commissioners to discuss sheriff’s budget on Thursday

Yamhill County Commissioners on Thursday will discuss the Sheriff’s Office budget in a work session, before a light agenda. Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14, in room 32 of the ...

Unable to find a doctor, clinic in Sheridan shuts

Adventist Health’s Sheridan clinic, the lone medical office in the town of Sheridan, will close for patient service on Friday, March 15. Patients were given one week’s notice of the closure, ...

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John Olson named new chamber CEO

John Olson is the new president and CEO of McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce. Olson, assistant director of strategic partnerships at Linfield University for the past year, was introduced on Friday, ...

News-Register file photo##Nick’s Italian Café, a landmark in downtown McMinnville since 1977, will reopen under new ownership after closing last year. “We just want to carry on the tradition and bring it back to life,” says Scott Baldwin, who, along with Thomas Ghinazzi and Jordan Neale, purchased the business from the Peirano family.

Earth & Sea team purchases Nick’s

Iconic McMinnville restaurant Nick’s Italian Café will reopen under new ownership. The ownership team behind Earth & Sea in Carlton — chef Thomas Ghinazzi, Jordan Neale and Scott ...

Gebrayel plans to appeal verdict; sentencing set April 5

Sheridan resident George Gebrayel will appeal his convictions for attempted murder and solicitation of murder, according to his attorney. “Mr. Gebrayel intends to appeal his convictions and looks ...

Along the Street: Coffee fundraiser serves three groups

Yamhill County residents can support three helping organizations while sipping their favorite beverage on Friday, March 15. The annual Coffee For A Cause fundraiser will benefit With Courage, which helps ...

Timber industry objects to habitat conservation plan

The Western Oregon State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan is intended to protect habitat and at-risk species for the next 70 years, while still providing for timber harvests, a dual role that has led ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Photo booth images get a laugh Friday from West Linn residents Annemarie Parola, Phil Smith and Amanda Smith, and Shelle Tyber from Tualatin, during the McMinnville Wine and Food Classic at Evergreen Space Museum. The Portland-based “Hammie The Photo Booth” station was among dozens of vendors participating in the March 8-10 event, an annual fundraiser for St. James School.

Photo Gallery: Mac Wine and Food Classic returns with vendors offering something for every palate

‘It’s a tradition’: Mac Wine and Food Classic returns with vendors offering something for every palate

Downtown presentation to focus on resiliency

The McMinnville Downtown Association will host a community presentation on business resiliency Tuesday in an effort to keep downtown business booming through planned Third Street construction. The presentation ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Dressed as Cinderella, Linfield dance team member Miki Dunham presents a bag of treats to Madison Wright at her fourth birthday party. Madison’s sister, Isabelle, 5, is undergoing treatment, and she wanted her younger sister to get some attention, too.

A royal greeting: Princesses help make birthday celebration extra special

A dozen princesses helped Madison Wright celebrate her fourth birthday Saturday at Scotty’s Playhouse, the indoor play structure established by the See Ya Later Foundation. The event was a special ...

Habitat taking applications

McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for its homeowner program through March 19. Applicants must meet income guidelines, be willing to invest volunteer hours and have a stable ...

Mac High teams compete, collaborate

McMinnville High School’s two robotics teams worked hard at the state tournament over the weekend, learned a lot and made new friends, coach David Clauson said. Its senior team, Ursa Mechanica, ...

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