Motorcyclist injured in suspected DUII crash
A McMinnville man with an extensive history of driving under the influence of intoxicants, who was on probation and operating a motorcycle with a suspended license, was injured Sept. 2 in a suspected ...

McMinnville police respond to rollover crashes
McMinnville Police and McMinnville Fire District personnel responded to a rollover motor vehicle crash at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3, on Three Mile Lane and Northeast First Street. An unidentified 75-year-old ...

At recovery fair, rapper and others say hope is possible
“I’ve had such a beautiful life since I got clean,” musician Skyler Ray told people gathered Thursday, Aug. 31, for the annual Provoking Hope Recovery Fair. The audience cheered ...

‘This is their doorstep’: Housing director tours Navigation Center under construction
Oregon’s head of housing toured McMinnville projects with city leaders last week, visiting the construction sites of Stratus Village and the Navigation Center. Andrea Bell, Oregon Housing ...

State Rep. Elmer looks back, and ahead, in town hall
The freshman experience in Salem was “a whirlwind of an experience,” Lucetta Elmer told the 15 people present for her town hall talk Aug. 23. “I am thankful you gave me this opportunity. ...
Contractor to speak to Band of Brothers
Rich Walton, author of “One Brick at a Time” about his time as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan, will speak Thursday, Sept. 7, to the McMinnville Band of Brothers. The meeting ...
Events planned to welcome Ukrainian family
The McMinnville Refugee Coalition will host two events to welcome the Ukrainian family that arrived in McMinnville Tuesday. Donations will be accepted at both events. The mother, father, two children, ...
Unpermitted staircase approved by Historic Landmarks
A McMinnville couple won’t have to tear down an unpermitted exterior staircase they inherited from the previous owner, following a 2-1 ruling by the city’s Historic Landmarks Committee ...

'Matilda' opens Sept. 8 at Gallery Theater
“Matilda,” the story of a little girl who loves to read and tell stories, will open Friday, Sept. 8, at Gallery Theater. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and ...
Linfield denies allegations of former coach
Attorneys for Linfield University denied allegations of wrongful termination and defamation by former men’s basketball coach Shanan Rosenberg in a court filing last week. Rosenberg was fired ...
Mac school board mulls payment option
School board members in Oregon now can receive up to $500 a month to help cover expenses for their service, such as transportation or child care, according to House Bill 2753, which was approved ...
Art by homeless young people on display
Linfield University’s next art exhibit, which opens Wednesday, Aug. 30, will feature art by homeless young people who’ve been working with professional and peer mentors. “Blame It On ...
BIPOC block party planned
Our Legacy Harvested is hosting its fourth annual BIPOC Block Party, from 3-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2. The street in front of Mac Market, 1140 N.E. Alpine Avenue, in McMinnville will be closed for the ...
Pedestrian struck by vehicle
A 40-year-old female was struck by a vehicle shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, at Northeast 12th and Adams streets, according to McMinnville Police. Neither the pedestrian nor the driver ...

National, local bands to be featured at Walnut City Music Festival
Big-name musicians, including Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown, will be featured Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3, in the ninth Walnut City Music Festival. The family-friendly festival will be held in the ...