Rachel Thompson/News-Register##City Manager Nathan Frarck inspects a basin at Amity’s new $11.5 million water treatment plant. Water drawn from the South Yamhill River is treated and purified before being distributed across the city.

Amity switches to new water plant, bringing online more efficient processing, monitoring

Amity water users can take a deep gulp of water now that the city is running on its new water treatment plant as on Thursday, Feb 19. “We switched over to the new clear well and process last week ...

Amity holds goal session

The Amity City Council will hold a goal setting session on Saturday, Feb. 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. To start the meeting, there will be a review of the community survey results and city accomplishments ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##A charger on Southeast Baker Street in Willamina is viewed from below. To use the device, EV drivers scan a provided QR code that triggers a cable to drop down from the canister.

Electric vehicle pole chargers going live in Willamina, Amity

Portland General Electric has been installing electric vehicle pole charging stations across the region, including in Willamina and coming soon to Amity. EV pole chargers are cylindrical charging containers ...

Ideas on historic preservation sought in Amity

A Monday town hall about Amity’s Historic Preservation Plan was sparsely attended, but those there began delving into specifics of how to begin the project. Amity applied for a certified local government ...

Emily Bonsant/News-Register##Sarah Moldovan, the new Youth Services Librarian at the Amity Library, scans returned books. In her new position, she will oversee the annual summer reading program, which includes crafts, performances and book tracking. This year’s theme is “Plant a seed, read.”

Moldovan takes over youth services at Amity library

Working at the library is a dream come true for Sarah Moldovan. Moldovan has worked at the library since 2024, starting as a general administrative assistant. This year, she has transitioned to the role ...

Amity urges conservation during switch to new water treatment plant

The city of Amity plans to transition to its new water treatment plant on Monday, Feb. 16, causing the city to pull from the reservoir for two or three days. “Really, we’re not requiring people ...

Amity City Council considers investing in railroad crossing improvements

The timing will be right for the city of Amity to improve the streets at railroad crossings, but city councilors at their Feb. 4 meeting discussed budget constraints and if it’s worth the investment. The ...

Amity Historic Preservation town hall Monday

The Amity Historic Landmarks Committee is hosting an open house and town hall discussion on historic preservation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, at city hall. At the meeting, the committee ...

Amity council urged to seek ODOT grants

Amity City Council will vote to apply for two Oregon Department of Transportation street grant programs at its Wednesday, Feb. 4, regular council meeting, starting at 6 p.m. Cities under 5,000 population ...

Amity starts to plan for capital improvements

The Amity City Council was presented with a draft Capital Improvement Plan during a work session Wednesday, Jan. 21, which details long-term projects and priorities for city infrastructure from wastewater ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##The Amity City Council is in favor of demolishing the city-owned home at 407 Trade St., next to city hall. In 2010, Amity purchased the home and the property next door for $200,000.

Amity to demolish city owned house

The Amity City Council was in favor of demolishing the city-owned house at 407 Trade Street, next to city hall, at a Wednesday, Jan. 21, special session. The city was renting out the home, but the tenants ...

In Amity, hiccups in move to new water system

This month, Amity water users were informed of a boil notice and warned about increased copper levels and unstable chlorine measurements, as the city slowly transitions to the new water treatment plant. “We’re ...

Registration open for Amity art tour

The Amity Art Collective Tour has issued a call for artists to show work and meet patrons during its second annual event, May 15-17. Organizers hope to add to the 14 open studios and 25 local artists ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Matt Thomas, founder of Brew Dr. Kombucha, pours the fizzy, probiotic tea for guests at the Sip & Savor non-alcoholic wine event at Brooks Wine Saturday, Jan. 10. Samplers, from left, are Sarah Senn, Michele Margherita and Brittany Wooten, all from Portland. They were among about 50 people who came to Brooks, near Amity, for the first of four conferences about non-alcoholic beverages, including wine, beer and spirits.

Sip & Savor events focus on nonalcoholic beverages

To appeal to the growing number of people who don’t drink alcohol or want to reduce their intake, Brooks Wine of Amity this month hosted the inaugural “Sip & Savor” seminar featuring ...

Amity council to discuss city-owned house

The Amity City Council will hold a special session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, for routine new year business, such as electing a council president, appointing a budget officer, approving the budget calendar ...

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