Mac lobbying efforts continue to pay off
The city of McMinnville is a signature away from receiving another $1.5 million from its lobbying efforts, which would bring the total received to $7.7 million since 2022. “That’s a fairly ...
$2M in ARPA projects nearing completion
As part of the update on American Rescue Plan Act funds, Finance Director Katie Henry provided insights into ongoing projects that will mostly be completed by the end of the year. The city has $2,068,929 ...
Council agrees to fix storm line, buy barricades with ARPA funds
McMinnville City Council agreed Wednesday to spend about half its remaining $1 million in federal Covid relief funding on a leaking pipe and police barricades. Consensus wasn’t reached on the remaining ...
Stopping By: Movement for healing
Strength training, yoga and immersing yourself in nature are good not only for the body, but also for the mind and emotions, according to Lesley Rama Densmore Anderson, a personal trainer and yoga instructor ...
Temporary downtown putt-putt course opens Friday for spring break
To give families something unique to do during spring break, Serendipity Ice Cream will host a miniature golf attraction in downtown McMinnville. Becky Simpson, who owns Serendipity with her husband, ...
Community leaders showing up for area youth
“Show me how it’s done,” Lafayette Mayor Hilary Malcomson told a Wascher Elementary student preparing to traverse the monkey bars Wednesday morning. “I can see those muscles.” Malcomson ...
Council to discuss remaining Covid funds
McMinnville City Council will decide what to do with approximately $1 million in remaining federal Covid relief funding when it convenes for a work session Wednesday. The city received $7,716,939 through ...
W&L to make temporary move into former HHS building
McMinnville Water & Light will make its temporary home in a recently vacated Yamhill County building while construction occurs on its Marsh Lane headquarters, the utility announced Monday. Starting ...
Landmarks committee discusses church demo
McMinnville’s Historic Landmarks Committee took a first pass at plans to demolish a Second Street church to make room for a new apartment complex, agreeing to continue the discussion after gathering ...
In appeal, MIP objects to road construction requirements
McMinnville Industrial Promotions is appealing its approval from the city of McMinnville to partition an industrial parcel, disputing road construction requirements. MIP was approved to split a 26-acre ...
Family opens coffee shop and deli at former First Federal location
A longtime local family has turned a former bank branch into a coffee shop with beverages, breakfast sandwiches and pastries, along with lunch and dinner sandwiches, salads, soups and wraps. Duffy’s ...
New gift, wine shop echoes Found Objects
A new business that’s half “quirky” gift shop and half wine bar will open Saturday, March 21, at 300 N.E. Third St. in downtown McMinnville. “Uncorked Treasures” will be ...
Third Street project moves ahead despite concerns over ‘federalizing’
McMinnville City Council signed off on a state agency overseeing the next phase of the Third Street Development project Tuesday, despite concerns from staff and councilors over the project becoming “federalized.” The ...
New law could mean less money for tourism groups
In its 2025-26 budget, McMinnville projected about $2.1 million in transient lodging tax (TLT) revenue, with about $1.5 million funding the city’s destination marketing organization, Visit McMinnville. Starting ...
Shortfall expected as enrollment dips further
McMinnville School District’s declining enrollment continues to be a factor concerning district officials as they begin budgeting for the 2026-27 school year and beyond. Along with the nearly 5% ...
