Second St. apartments clear likely final hurdle
The McMinnville City Council voted 4-1 to uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of a 72-unit affordable housing complex on Second Street Tuesday, citing state law aimed at spurring housing development ...
Starting class with a new do
Megan Cochran arrived for her back-to-school haircut with long locks. “I want it cut to here,” the third-grader said, her hand hovering just above her shoulder. Ready for her new do, she ...
School board upholds superintendent decision
The McMinnville School Board on Monday voted to uphold the superintendent’s decision about the outcome of a complaint investigation. The six board members at the public business meeting voted in ...
Council homes in on parks SDC plan
Increases in development fees to pay for new parks will be less than previously contemplated and likely won’t go into effect for several years, following the latest discussion by the McMinnville ...
Photo Gallery: Mac throwback
Chrome gleamed and engines rumbled to life as hundreds of vintage and classic cars took over downtown McMinnville on Saturday for Cruising McMinnville. An afternoon car show gave way to an evening cruise, ...
Mac Parks and Rec director getting accustomed to new role
New McMinnville Parks and Recreation Director Jeanne Sprague said she’s spent her first month on the job listening. She’s met staff, advocacy groups and community members to gain insight into ...
Let battle commence: Specter’s Gate hosts regional tournament for LARPers
For glory, for honor, for the experience points. Amtgard players flocked to McMinnville’s live-action roleplaying (LARP) holding, Specter’s Gate, on Sunday, Aug. 9, for a monthly kingdom tournament. Amtgard ...
Mac council to hold hearings on two controversial projects
The McMinnville City Council faces a long Tuesday night of consequential decisions.
Councilors will vote on two controversial land-use matters, adopt protection policies for tree groves and scenic views and discuss increased fees for new development.
Top three McMinnville airport tenants approach extensions
The McMinnville Airport Commission finalized lease recommendations for two of its top earning tenants Monday and continued discussions with another significant revenue generator on a long-term extension. The ...
Pass the butter: Hundreds meet on Third Street for brunch, camaraderie
It was a good thing Hunter Durso, who was seated near the Ford Street end of a table Saturday morning, didn’t need to ask Sharon Morgan to pass the butter from her place near Galloway Street. The ...
MW&L approves rate increase
The McMinnville Water & Light Commission unanimously approved an electric rate hike Tuesday that will increase the utility’s revenue from customers by 4.5%. The adjustment was recommended by ...
Utility to vote on electrical rate increase
The McMinnville Water & Light Commission will vote Tuesday on electric rate adjustments that will result in a 5% increase to monthly bills for the average residential customer. The utility is in the ...
Lessons from clay: Potter wants to build community around art
When Matthew Hawkins moved to McMinnville and couldn’t find a place to work with clay, he decided to open his own studio with classes and special events. But Mac Clay Pottery, 804 S.E. First St., ...
Hackers claim attack on city of McMinnville
Several cyber threat monitoring websites are reporting the city of McMinnville was the victim of a ransomware attack last month; however, city officials are remaining mum. Websites like hacknotice.com ...
‘Straight up into the clouds’: Fire chief flies with Blue Angels
McMinnville Fire District Chief Reed Godfrey had the “chance of a lifetime” to fly in a U.S. Navy Blue Angels fighter jet Wednesday and said the experience was more than he expected. Godfrey ...
