Headwater welcomes clients
Clients of homegrown Headwater Investment Consulting filled the Evergreen Event Center for food, beverages and conversation on the evening of Tuesday, July 22. It was the firm’s appreciation ...
Hotel at Evergreen nears final approval
Plans for a five-story, 118-room hotel between the Wings & Waves Waterpark and the Aviation and Space Museum are currently being reviewed for a final decision, according to McMinnville city staff. McMinnville ...
Development director outlines financial role of urban renewal
In an effort to clear up some “online chatter” surrounding plans for the former Ultimate RB property, McMinnville Community Development Director Heather Richards provided background ...
Mac business offers a personalized touch
Patton Valley Wines is getting ready for the 12th annual Drink Pink celebration of rose wines, a July 26 fundraiser for With Courage that it will host along with Stoller Family Vineyards and other wineries. Organizers ...
Along the Street: Celestial Hill to open tasting room on Third
Celestial Hill Vineyard will open its new tasting room this week at 525 N.E. Third St., the former home of Peirano & Daughters Market. “This is our dream,” said Chris Thomas, who owns ...
Hayward filling new Carlton quarters
It’s a good thing Hayward restaurant’s new space has more seating than its original location. Diners are coming in droves. The James Beard Award nominee started in Mac Market in McMinnville, ...
Along the Street: ER director selected as finalist for Mercy Award
Willamette Valley Medical Center’s Brandon Harris, RN, BSN, has been chosen to attend the Lifepoint company’s annual meeting in August in Nashville, Tennessee. He is being recognized for “demonstrating ...
Deli settles in to new location
The Trough sandwich shop has been doing brisk business in its new location, 801 S.W. Baker St., the vintage house that once held Movietime Video and, more recently, an art gallery and wine tasting room. “We’ve ...
Barrel Roll: Celebrating both high and low marks
High marks and low marks are among the news from McMinnville’s duo of gluten-free breweries. Evasion Brewing, located on Riverside Drive, received several pieces of good news in June. It earned ...
Currents Gallery marks 20 years
Twenty years ago, several local artists collaborated on a new creation: a gallery that would show their work and that of others, while also allowing them to participate in the process of displaying and ...
Along the Street: Car wash, Tractor Supply, Jersey Mike’s and more in the works
- The Merri Artist has relocated from its longtime Third Street location to 895 N.E. Highway 99W, where it reopened today. The new building includes more space and a new sign by ES&A Sign Corp. ...
Banker Jon Johnson retires after enjoyable career
Citizens Bank Vice President and McMinnville Branch Manager Jon Johnson has enjoyed his career in banking and the opportunities he’s had while working in McMinnville. Johnson retired at the end ...
Along the Street: New bakery, other changes at Mac Market
Mac Market, 11th and Alpine, is changing its layout to reflect a new collection of businesses. An interior partition has been removed, making it possible to see everything from the central seating area, ...
Vintage bank building turned into boutique lodging
A large photo of the late Bill Stoller, standing in a vineyard and looking happy, was on display Wednesday at the grand opening of the Inn at Dayton, one of his pet projects. “This is his home, ...
Along the Street: Amity chef wins James Beard Award
The 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northwest and Pacific region went to Timothy Wastell of Antica Terra Winery in Amity. Wastell was honored last week at the James Beard Association’s ...


