Stopping By: We Three siblings stay in tune with one another
When he was a youngster, Joshua Humlie often told his younger sister and brother, Bethany and Manny, “Practice your instruments! You’ll thank me later!” He was parroting their parents, ...
'It's a Wonderful Life': Gallery reprises holiday classic
By STARLA POINTER<br/>Of the News-Register ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ opens Friday in McMinnville Gallery Theater will bring to life a holiday favorite, “It’s a Wonderful ...
MJ New Quartet to perform at Linfield
The MJ New Quartet will bring its blend of classical and jazz to Linfield College Wednesday, Nov. 28. The concert will start at 7 p.m. in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall on campus. ...
Rohse: Band concert inspires patriotism, gratitude
When I attended Second Winds Community Band’s recent “Thank You, Veterans” concert, I hadn’t thought of writing a column about it. But afterward, I couldn’t wait to get home ...
A novel idea: Locals write at breakneck pace for NaNoWriMo
Ideas descend like rain this November, at least in the mind of Mackenzie Adix. The McMinnville resident carries a notepad and pencil to make sure none of them have a chance to evaporate. Only 15 days ...
Offbeat Oregon: Lost Crystal Cave: Real or folklore?
Central Oregon is cave country. There may be more caves, discovered and undiscovered, within a 100-mile radius of Bend than anywhere else in the country — ranging in size from tiny, dangerous lava ...
Stopping By: At 90, looking back on a life of learning, teaching
When Edith Reynolds was a teen, her younger brothers started calling her “Duffy.” Stopping By Starla Pointer, who is convinced everyone has an interesting story to tell, has been ...
Offbeat Oregon: Portland’s play to beat The Dalles cost state its branch of U.S. Mint
Portland’s play to beat The Dalles cost Oregon its branch of the federal mint When hardcore coin collectors examine a promising piece of numismatic history, the first place their eyes usually go ...
Carlson: Working like a dog
Regular readers of this column will know that I have a fascination with dogs and the myriad jobs they do for us, some of which we literally couldn’t do without them. The way you know this is that ...
Rohse: Celebrity can be a short-term situation
Fame is fleeting and fickle. One day, everyone is talking about certain people or events. Within a few days, they may be totally forgotten. Now for a bit, you’ll be reminded of some of the famous ...
How to be a
grown-up: Adulting 101 helps young people navigate a complex world
Stephanie Teahn has been a grown-up long enough to have a 24-year-old daughter, but she still recalls the often scary transition from childhood to independent adult life. “I remember being absolutely ...
Positive energy: Jerry Anton's life is powered by art, meditation and optimism
Commercial artist and painter Jerry Anton depended on fine motor skills to make his living and his art. Yet he didn’t get upset when a stroke suddenly robbed him of the use of his right hand. ...
Offbeat Oregon: Stubborn citizen teamed up with Tom McCall on first bottle bill
Longtime Oregonians may remember a time, in the mid-1970s, when the “Welcome to Oregon” signs at the state’s southern border were superfluous. One could tell the difference between Oregon ...
Mathewson: Refuge’s namesake a pioneer in effort to protect Oregon wildlife
Many are likely aware of the large National Wildlife Refuge south of Corvallis — the William L. Finley Refuge. While being established, the name selected was Muddy Creek Refuge. But some Oregonians ...
Helping to shape a 27-year tradition in the West Valley
WILLAMINA - Bill and Sandra Boyson may live in Dallas, but Willamina has always felt a little like home to Bill, as well. He taught art in the Willamina School District for 40 years, retiring ...
