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Image: City of McMinnville##A conceptual drawing for development team Palindrome’s proposed transformation of the former Ultimate RB property shows residential and commercial buildings around a central pavilion partly constructed using an existing warehouse. The proposal is named Granum, the Latin word for grain.

 
‘Catalytic’ Alpine Avenue proposal draws concerns from city council

... return on investment through a profitable project and an indirect impact through a higher tax base, jobs creation, business opportunities and needed housing.  “What we asked for as our core elements ...
Rachel Thompson/News-Register## Superintendent Dorie Vickery and Operations and Facilities Manager Sean Vesper inspect a back door to the locker rooms and storage area of the old gym at Faulconer-Chapman School. The lime cement has eaten away at the steel door, which staff has chained shut to prevent trespassing. A grate has been welded to the bottom of the door to provide air flow to the damp, humid space.

 
'We need better': Sheridan school leaders detail repairs, updates that would come with bond passage

... people tripping.” Pavement in the front bus loop continues to deteriorate after several patch jobs, and several large potholes in the northern parking lot near Sheridan Building Materials are nicknamed ...

Lois Jean Berry 1935 - 2025

... were married in 1959, and were together 49 years, until his death in 2008. Lois worked in a variety of jobs, including as a receptionist in a medical office and selling real estate after the family moved to Santa ...

Karleen Booth: Our students deserve better

... do not leave a job. They leave bad leadership and a toxic work environment. Most left not for better jobs or a higher salary, but for mental and physical health reasons. Strong leadership builds bridges and ...

 
Letters to the editor: April 18, 2024

... Musk just affect some nameless, faceless bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., who deserve to lose their jobs? Well, think again. These employees are our friends and our neighbors. They have chosen their jobs ...

District parts ways with superintendent

... students.” He noted her leadership in creating workforce education programs that prepare students for jobs in the community as adults. Good schools, with a good leader, “strengthen the entire local economy,” ...

Senate bill wants tech giants to pay Oregon journalists

... and to incentivize hiring more journalists,” Pham said. “This is about keeping journalism jobs in Oregon.” A claim share for newsrooms would be based on head count of journalists, not the ...

 
Letters to the Editor: April 11, 2025

... applies to tariffs on everyday goods like clothing, electronics and food. Rather than protecting American jobs, tariffs often backfire. Higher costs make it harder for U.S. businesses to compete globally, leading ...
Rusty Rae/News-Register##Parents, other community members and school staff packed the McMinnville School District board room to hear board members discuss the employment status of Superintendent Debbie Brockett. Many people spoke, and almost everyone remained in place until the meeting ended at 9:38 p.m.

 
Updated: McMinnville School Board votes to part ways with superintendent

In a 5-2 vote following more than 30 minutes of public comments for and against the action, the McMinnville School Board chose Monday evening to sign a separation agreement with Superintendent Debbie Brockett.

 

Sheridan, Mac fire would get $3M each under bill

... is left. Due to a lack of volunteers, the district has shifted to career firefighters, who can find jobs in Clackamas County and surrounding districts for $30,000 more a year, he said. McMinnville Chief Godfrey ...
Rusty Rae/News-Register##After collapsing when his heart stopped at track practice in February 2024, Julian Galvan is healthy and running again. He’s also more involved in life at McMinnville High School than he used to be, serving as school spirit coordinator and participating in the Mission Mac High competition. The event is a fundraiser for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, where he was treated last year.

 
A year after his heart stopped, Julian Galvan is back on the track and hoping to inspire others

... have.” She noted that many contestants are athletes, have rigorous academic schedules, work part-time jobs and maintain responsibilities to family and friends, she said. Still, all are passionate about raising ...

 
Letters to the Editor: April 4, 2025

... objective. The CHIPS and Science Act has already funded more than 25 projects, creating up to 45,000 new jobs, and the Inflation Reduction Act has fostered 400,000 new jobs in 2 ½ years. Will Trump match ...

Survey seeks feedback on Innovation Campus plan

... to explore the benefits and opportunities of different ways to configure the site to best attract the jobs and businesses that will serve the community long-term and what public infrastructure will be needed ...
Starla Pointer/News-Register##Callie Cechovic shows off the hair styling stations in McMinnville High School’s new cosmetology classroom in the Adams campus building. Cechovic, who runs West Willow hair salon in Amity with partner Nikita Walker, will teach the school’s new cosmetology career pathway courses starting this fall.

 
Cosmetology classes added at Mac High

... hours can be flexible, and there’s an opportunity for a good wage.” There are many kinds of jobs in the field, she added. In addition to cutting and styling hair or doing nails, for instance, students ...

Letters to the Editor: March 28, 2025

... the military? Returning responsibility for public education to the states? Bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.? Appointing RFK Jr to help make America healthier? She said, “So I am pissed,” ...
Rusty Rae/News-Register##Ramsey McPhillips, local farmer and founder of Zero Waste McMinnville, talks about environmental and sustainability issues during the Sprout Summit last week at Linfield University. Beside him is Kathleen George of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.

 
Ideas germinate at new Sprout Summit

... that goes back centuries and continues today. “Sustainability is about preservation and creating jobs,” he said, noting that recycling, environmentally focused businesses and clean energy all produce ...

 
Charles Keightley 1942 - 2025

... they built a life full of love, faith, and devotion to their family. Chuck worked various construction jobs for several companies before going on to run his own General Construction business, with Carol serving ...

 
Letters to the Editor: March 21, 2025

... hall meeting by U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas. Both women are in the political minority in their respective jobs, but they handle that quite differently. Elmer is a quiet, thoughtful person who realizes she is in ...

Whatchamacolumn: Caution urged with using Social Security chainsaw

... accuracy and efficiency. Instead, we have reduced hours for SSI phone services, eliminated thousands of SSI jobs, and have plans to close many field offices while requiring more in-person visits for various SSI transactions. It’s ...
City of McMinnville graphic##The city is in the midst of planning efforts for the 195-acres between the McMinnville Municipal Airport and Willamette Valley Medical Center. The land’s three property owners are part of an advisory committee for the planning, along with city staff and project consultants.

 
‘Setting the table’ for Innovation Campus

... employment areas. The city’s current industrial areas are considered low-intensity at six to seven jobs per acre, mainly consisting of warehouses, storage and machine-based production, according to Richards. ...
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