The sound of literacy
In education foundation-funded program, glockenspiels help students learn to read music
School board concerned about funding
State revenue forecasts appear healthier than they did a few months ago, but that doesn’t mean schools will receive as much funding as they need for 2026-27, McMinnville Superintendent Kourtney Ferrua ...
Aquatic Center closed for swim meet, holiday
The McMinnville Aquatic Center will be closed Friday through Monday for a swim meet and observance of Presidents’ Day. The facility will host the Pacific Conference district meet on Feb. 13-14, ...
Mac to draft emergency statement on DHS immigration enforcement
The McMinnville City Council proceeded with one of its immigration policy goals Tuesday and added another, approving a motion from Scott Cunningham to issue an emergency statement regarding Department ...
Payne resigns from Mac city council seat
McMinnville City Councilor Jessica Payne abruptly resigned Monday night, citing personal and professional issues. “This was not a decision made lightly,” she told the News-Register. “I ...
Mac city manager contract moves forward
McMinnville will take another step toward promoting interim City Manager Adam Garvin into a full-time role with a resolution to start contract negotiations on Tuesday’s agenda. An informal poll ...
EMPWR sign denied by planning commission
EMPWR Nutrition Group’s request for a sign over 12 times the city’s maximum size was denied by the planning commission Thursday, but not for its large scale. Commissioners voted 8-0 (with ...
Grants increased to Urban Renewal businesses for facade improvements
McMinnville’s Urban Renewal committee wants more businesses to spruce up their facades and agreed Wednesday to increase grants based on building size. The McMinnville Downtown Association requested ...
Survey to help guide Mac's ADA plan
The city of McMinnville is asking for help to identify barriers around the city for people with disabilities. As part of the ADA Transition Plan that began last year, the city launched an online survey ...
Mac debates removing 1970s air easements
The removal of an obscure air easement from the 1970s could lead to new residences adjacent to Tice Park. Last week, McMinnville City Council deliberated what to do with backyard tracts along Northwest ...
McMinnville planning to top off tax rate
McMinnville residents should prepare for another — and final — 50-cent property tax hike this year, following discussions by the budget committee Tuesday. A majority of the 14-member committee ...
Mac council meeting change voted down
McMinnville City Council scrapped a plan to move its regular meetings to Wednesdays, citing the need for all councilors to be able to attend. Interim City Manager Adam Garvin broached the idea last week ...
Mac school district to seek bond in November ’27
McMinnville School District officials will seek a bond for facility improvements and safety in November 2027. The school board discussed the timeline during its Monday night work session. The amount and ...
Garvin to become full-time city manager
Adam Garvin may soon be shedding his interim title, as a majority of the McMinnville City Council Tuesday favored hiring him as full-time city manager. Although no official votes were held, Mayor Kim ...
Rules on city’s natural features move forward
After a lull to work on details, the city of McMinnville is proceeding with new protection plans for natural resources and limits on development within high-risk natural hazard areas. The city has been ...
