Bladine: Evolving stories on Starrett and Kristof
When volatile political issues are morphing at week's end, commentary written on a Thursday morning is risky at best. But sometimes, the screeching sounds of impending train-wreck-like events are just ...
Starrett declares 'showdown" for Thursday's commissioners' meeting
Yamhill County Commission President Mary Starrett is threatening to withhold a letter of accreditation for the county Health Department in order to get her way regarding posting what she believes are COVID-19 ...
Use health care resources wisely, providers urge
Local health care workers are tired and the health care services are "strained," so they are asking members of the public to consider the level of care they need before calling emergency services ...
‘Tragedy of the pandemic’: Hope for safe return turns to anguish
McMinnville tattoo artist Jesse McFerran went missing Oct. 23, and for 77 days, family members and so many others who knew him searched throughout the Willamette Valley and beyond for the husband and father. They ...
County Board of Health discusses adding some data to county website
After hearing presentations from an attorney, a physician, two naturopaths and an Oregon State University professor, the Yamhill County Board of Health debated the relative merits of adding information ...
Oregon hospitals may exceed Delta’s peak in matter of days
Oregon’s hospitals are struggling on the brink and, as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 surges, have less staff than at any previous point in the pandemic, Becky Hultberg, President and CEO ...
Willamina, other schools alter class schedules
Dealing with both coronavirus-related absences and a shortage of substitutes, Willamina School District canceled classes this week, Jan. 18-21. The district also will remain closed on Monday, Jan. 24, ...
Parks and Rec facilities to reopen
McMinnville Parks and Recreation facilities will reopen Monday, Jan. 24, after a two-week COVID-related closure. The aquatic center and senior center will open at 9 a.m. Monday. The community center, ...
Dayton schools take a break; some Sheridan classes online
Some Yamhill County school districts are closing buildings or switching to online learning temporarily, with many staff members as well as students absent because of COVID or in quarantine related ...
County health director: If you have symptoms, assume COVID
COVID-19 is surging in Yamhill County, dwarfing the highest numbers seen during last summer’s Delta variant surge, County Health and Human Services Director Lindsey Manfrin told a group of elected ...
What to do if you get sick with COVID-19
The Oregon Health Authority and Yamhill County are posting guidelines for people sick at home with COVID-19. The state has set up a call line, 866-917-881, for people with questions, either about health ...
Substitute shortage puts squeeze on local schools
With slightly higher than usual staff absentee rates and a smaller than usual pool of substitutes, McMinnville schools are scrambling this month to make sure all teaching positions are filled so in-person ...
COVID can’t defeat Grizzly swimmers; sites change, practices may move to Linfield
Although they won’t be able to practice at the McMinnville Aquatic Center, the McMinnville High School Grizzlies swimmers plan to take part in meets Thursday, Jan. 13, and Thursday, Jan. 20. This ...
By law, public comments must be allowed online as well as in-person
People who have something to say to any government agency that holds public meetings will be able to do so whether they attend in person or online. They’ll still need to follow the rules. Boards ...
Schools continue activities with additional precautions being taken
Local schools plan to continue extracurricular activities, such as winter sports, in the wake of the state Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority’s announcement Monday that districts ...
