Letters to the Editor: Aug. 18, 2023
Yes, but … I wholeheartedly agree with Liesl Forve’s letter of Aug. 4 supporting the physical and mental health benefits of parks. I do have a criticism of her advocacy, however. Twice she ...
Letters to the Editor: Aug. 11, 2023
Friendly advice Read the article on the impacts of vagrancy on the community. I’m a firm believer in helping people who need help and can’t help themselves. I think being charitable to our ...
Letters to the Editor: Aug. 4, 2023
Who and why? In response to Matt Smith’s recent actions as the chair of the Chehalem Park and Recreation Board, my questions are: Who is being served by your actions? And, why? There is well-established ...
Letters to the Editor: July 28, 2023
Beware yellow tide Bright yellow blooms of Tansy Ragwort are popping up along fence rows, roadside ditches and people’s yards. Most people don’t realize that it’s an invasive weed that ...
Letters to the Editor: July 21, 2023
Disaster averted Thanks to Zack and the crew from McMinnville’s RP Contractors, whose quick action averted potential disaster. While working a job on July 17, they noticed flames in the yard of ...
Letters to the Editor: July 14, 2023
South Davis speedway Responding the article, “City wants input from public on tax spending.” Topping the list? More police presence and action, especially regarding speeding in our neighborhoods, ...
Letters to the Editor: July 7, 2023
Local papers vital Thank you for printing the op-ed from Brier Dudley in the News-Register of June 30. I believe preserving local newspapers is an issue that deserves more attention. Large news outlets ...
Letters to the Editor: June 30, 2023
Historical wonders I want to thank you for publishing two excellent stories in last week’s paper featuring historic buildings in McMinnville. The story about the Mack Theater and Yamhill Hotel ...
Letters to the Editor: June 23, 2023
Victory for tribes Congratulations to Native Americans are in order. SCOTUS recently heard a case involving a non-native Texas couple who challenged the law because they wanted to adopt a native child. ...
Letters to the Editor: June 16, 2023
Hanging in the wind After reading Friday’s paper, I kept thinking about that sculpture Kirby Neumann-Rea mentioned in last week’s column. I am newish to town, having moved here last August. ...
Letters to the Editor: June 9, 2023
Time to reconnect I remember reading announcements regarding 55th high school reunions and thinking, “Those people are still with us?” Well, this summer, our McMinnville Class of 1968 will ...
Letters to the Editor: June 2, 2023
Loss and gain I have good news for McMinnville and Yamhill County. McMinnville needs to plug certain holes in its budget. Well, help may be on the way. The city may get a financial boost in the near ...
Letters to the Editor: May 19, 2023
Proud of Georges Your front page article on the George family political donations, which came out just four days before the election, was written up like a major expose. I read the article twice, but ...
Letters to the Editor: May 12, 2023
We deserve better As a professional firefighter, and a citizen raising his family in McMinnville, I urge you to vote yes on Measures 36-226 and 36-227, allowing the formation of a new fire district. I ...
Letters to the Editor: May 5, 2023
Push back So the MAGA crowd is coming for the McMinnville School District, hoping no one will notice until the deed is done. They want to separate our children from their history and their own identities, ...
