Family of car wreck victim raises funds
The family of John Milan, a 21-year-old Amity man who died following an Aug. 26 car wreck, is asking for the community’s help in covering cremation expenses. Troy Jewell, Milan’s stepfather, ...
Amity eyes new agreement for underused park kitchen
The city of Amity will try to work out a new agreement with the Amity Volunteer Firefighters Association that will determine the future of a kitchen at the city park. The Amity City Council on Tuesday ...
Majority of Amity qualifies for PGE discount
Representatives from Portland General Electric say nearly 60% of Amity residents qualify for the utility’s Income-Qualified Bill Discount program, which can lower bills between 15% and 80%. Currently, ...
A clear improvement: Amity’s new water treatment plant unveiled to public
On Saturday, Aug. 8, the city of Amity unveiled its new water treatment plant with a ribbon-cutting and tour. “It feels like a momentous occasion,” Amity Mayor Rachel King told the News-Register. ...
Amity sets hearing for housing rehab grant
The city of Amity plans to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for housing rehabilitation, which would be used for public facilities and housing improvements for residents with low and ...
Amity council set to decide on new union agreement
The Amity City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, to vote on a collective bargaining agreement (CBA)with the city union. The meeting will break for an executive session for labor negotiations, ...
Night Out events planned around Yamhill County
Several Yamhill County cities will host community parties on National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 4. National Night Out is an annual celebration intended to build community relationships with local law enforcement ...
Amity considers future of public safety funding
While most welcome the lowering of interest rates, it can negatively affect a city’s budget. Amity’s general budget has approximately $100,000 more expenses than revenues, which the city covers ...
Amity Day turns 3
Amity Day returns for the third year on Saturday, July 25, with a parade starting at 10:30 a.m. at Amity Elementary School. Longtime Amity High School Coach Reg McShane is this year’s Grand ...
‘No one expects to lose everything’
Amity couple recovering after blaze; GoFundMe campaign continues to raise money
Amity council to discuss Public Safety Fee
The Amity City Council will discuss the Public Safety Fee, which was first put into effect in 2019. The council will discuss public safety needs and if the fee should increase to maintain the ...
Amity days cleanup planned
Amity community members will be cleaning up the Amity Day Parade route at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 17. Fresh mulch will be added around landscaping, weeds from sidewalk cracks will be pulled and ...
Couple loses home, belongings in arson fire
In the late evening of June 12, a fire broke out with two seniors and a child in the home. A family member was later arrested for allegedly committing arson. At 11:02 p.m. the ...
Enrollment steady in Willamina, Amity districts
While many school districts are facing budget cuts because of decreased enrollment, Willamina and Amity numbers remain strong. Willamina Superintendent Mike Gass told the News-Register that the district ...
Amity adopts $9 million budget
The Amity City Council approved an approximately $9 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Wednesday, June 3. City Manager Nathan Frarck said the budget has a large decrease in capital improvement ...
