Emily Bonsant/News-Register##Everyone Village Executive Director Gabe Piechowicz high-fives Joshua Taylor, who did plumbing and electrical work on the mobile bathroom and laundry unit along with Kody Remington, right. Amity High School trade students have built several mobile housing units for the Eugene-based transitional shelter program for those experiencing homelessness.

Amity trade students use skills to help Eugene’s Everyone Village

Amity High School trade students are helping solve Oregon’s homelessness problem by building mobile units for sleeping and bathroom facilities for the Everyone Village in Eugene, a transitional shelter ...

Area high schools plan graduation ceremonies

Dayton High School Dayton High School will graduate its Class of 2026 at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, on the football field. Valedictorians are Joshua E. McCarthy, Sydney J. Hall and Amos David Rodriguez. ...

Emily Bonsant/News-Register##The Amity Co-op grain silo is among the historic sites around town that will be highlighted in the “Amity – On the Map” signage project.

Amity looks ahead to preserving the past

The recent efforts of Amity’s historic landmarks and tourism committees were on display during a May 21 town hall dubbed “Making History in Amity.” Katie Pratt, a contracted consultant ...

Amity to hold budget hearing Wednesday

The Amity City Council will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, for a public hearing of the approximately $9 million fiscal year budget and state revenue sharing. Amity has a set levy rate of $3.6105 per ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Amity area artist Anna Flores shows her paintings, including one with blue tulips nodding over a vase itself made of blue flowers. Painting brings her comfort and lets her depict the beauty around her, she said, adding that the tulip design is “what my heart wanted” on the day she painted it.

Amity artist Anna Flores captures nature, feelings

Artist Anna Flores takes inspiration from nature. “I love recreating the beautiful views around my home,” the Amity area resident said. “I don’t have to go far to see the beauty ...

Amity gets parks planning grant

The city of Amity approved a grant agreement with the Department of Land Conservation and Development for future parks planning at the Wednesday, May 6, council meeting. Amity previously received DLCD ...

Rachel Thompson/ the News-Register##Silhouetted against stage lights, family members and friends gather on the gym floor to photograph the May Day court during Amity High School’s 101st annual May Day celebration on Friday, May 1. The long-running tradition featured a maypole dance, student performances, the crowning of the court and a senior waltz celebrating the Class of 2026.

A tradition of new beginnings in Amity

Amity’s May Day celebration continued for its 101st year with senior Alyssa McMullen reigning queen for the evening. The May Day court is voted on by the student body, with seniors selecting three ...

Amity working on master plan funding

The Amity City Council will discuss grant opportunities and councilor laptops during its 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. The city previously received a Department of Land Conservation and Development grant for ...

Amity to celebrate 101st May Day

Senior Alyssa McMullen has been named Queen of Amity High School’s May Day Court for the 101st annual celebration. The traditional maypole dance and numerous performances begin at 7 p.m., ...

Bridge projects, contracts up for vote Thursday

A replacement bridge project south of Amity is now set to receive $3.8 million in federal funds for the construction phase. The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will vote Thursday to amend an agreement ...

Amity Council approves new goals

The Amity City Council has approved new goals and objectives for 2026, focusing on a safe and welcoming community, public facilities, local economy, city infrastructure, governance and administration. Each ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Amity sixth-grader Zaria Lugo beams as her father, Jesse, photographs her artwork during the Amity Daffodil Festival Saturday at the Amity Community Center. Zaria’s piece, depicting two dragons framed by a wreath of daffodils and dandelions, earned a Judge’s Choice award in the student art show. At left are her mother, Irene, and siblings Athena and Cyrus.

Visitors DIG Amity Daffodil Festival

The city of Amity was bustling on Saturday, March 28, as droves of visitors and residents celebrated the first sign of spring, the humble daffodil. The Amity Daffodil Festival is sponsored by the Amity ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Emma Putnam, 10, of McMinnville browses the children’s section at the McMinnville Public Library while holding books from the “Babymouse” graphic novel series and Lemony Snicket. “It’s kinda like the ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ series, but it’s about a mouse and it’s a girl,” she said of “Babymouse.” “It always ends with something going wrong and ending up ridiculous, and it’s really funny. Because it’s like, you love reading about all the bad things that happen. They’re just so good.”

What's Yamhill County reading?

March is National Reading Month, and the News-Register wondered, what is Yamhill County reading? After contacting every library in the county, from the bustling Newberg-Dundee shelves to the quaint one-room ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Grand Ronde firefighters Micah Brown and Brock Rogers move into position for a second-story entry during a search-and-rescue training exercise Tuesday, March 17, at 407 Trade Street in Amity, a city-owned house slated for demolition.

Amity Fire hosts joint training on house scheduled for demolition

A Trade Street home in Amity has become a training ground for local fire districts. The city-owned house at 407 Trade Street, next to Amity City Hall, is set for demolition, making it a perfect candidate ...

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Easter egg hunts planned this weekend

The Easter bunny and its local helpers — members of service clubs, firefighters, churches, FFA members and others — will be busy Saturday, April 4.

 

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