City to set framework for capital projects
The city of McMinnville is introducing a new scoring format and prioritization process for capital projects. City councilors will discuss details during a work session Wednesday to prepare for the launch ...
Lawmakers to discuss ‘painful’ cuts for agencies
As Oregon lawmakers stare down a deficit of at least $373 million over the next two years — and brace for the possibility of a bigger shortfall in the state’s next quarterly revenue forecast expected Wednesday — they asked all state agencies to create lists of ways to cut 5% of their legislatively approved budgets.
McMinnville man indicted on 3 counts of attempted murder of law enforcement, held without bail
Justice Allen Cochran, 24, of McMinnville has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of attempted aggravated murder against police officers and unlawful use of a weapon against law enforcement related ...
Salem woman dies in crash east of Amity
A Salem woman was killed in a head-on collision Thursday, Nov. 13, about three miles east of Amity on Highway 153 (Bellevue-Hopewell Highway). According to Oregon State Police, a preliminary investigation ...
Patton presents Arsenic and Old Lace
McMinnville middle schoolers will perform “Arsenic and Old Lace” Nov. 20 to 23 on the Patton Middle School stage at 1175 N.E. 19th St., McMinnville. Teacher Emily Wilcox is directing the classic ...
Business forum examines work culture
Attracting and retaining workers is about more than paying a competitive salary, business leaders agreed at the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership and McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce quarterly ...
Churches collect shoebox gifts for kids
Two Yamhill County churches are serving as drop-off locations for donations to Operation Christmas Child, a project of the nationwide Samaritan’s Purse organization. Individuals, families and groups ...
Open gym night for youth at Wascher
After community discussion about Lafayette youth not having enough organized activities, Northwest Christian Church will be hosting an open gym night at Wascher Elementary School 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, ...
Along the Street: Holidays underway in downtown Mac
With the Santa Parade less than two weeks away, the holiday season already is underway in downtown McMinnville. Collectively, the activities are called “Merry McMinnville.” Many businesses ...
Dayton board to meet Tuesday
The Dayton School Board will discuss the healthy and safe schools plan, along with other issues, when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. The session will be available via Zoom or in person at the district ...
'An amazing transformation' in recovery court
During his Adult Recovery Court graduation, Mathew Hlibichuk was described as an unlikely success. “It’s just really an amazing transformation from what on day one I saw on paper,” Yamhill ...
Commissioners walk back plan to give $100k to food pantries; King proposes lodging tax
The Yamhill Board of Commissioners rescinded $100,000 dedicated to local food banks Thursday after learning the organizations can’t accept funding that includes caveats such as local residency or ...
On Saturdays, breakfast and community
By 8:15 a.m. Nov. 8, a quarter hour after the Saturday Morning Breakfast program opened, 20 people were sitting with pancakes, bacon and eggs in front of them at the McMinnville Cooperative Ministries ...
Unidos issues statement following Mac ICE arrest
Representatives of Unidos Bridging Community, a nonprofit that advocates for Latinos in Yamhill County, said they are concerned about “public safety and due process” in relation to recent immigration ...
Council split on future of DEI committee
McMinnville City Council is split on the future of its diversity, equity and inclusion committee and may absorb the work of the audit committee, following a work session discussion Wednesday night. Interim ...
