Starrett increases lead; Johnston, Wytoski headed to runoff; Amity, Dayton, Sheridan money measures passing
County election results are available online at Count_CumulativeReport (yamhill.or.us). Statewide election results are available at Oregon Secretary of State (oregonvotes.gov) Starrett ...
Council continues Three Mile Lane Plan hearing
Planning director to discuss transportation funding May 19 with Parkway Committee
McMinnville bicyclist hit by vehicle on Highway 18
A McMinnville bicyclist was struck by a vehicle early Monday night on Highway 18 in the area of Booth Bend Road, the Oregon State Police reported. The bicyclist, identified as Leroy Louis Crum, 51, was ...
Mural takes wing
Giant butterflies rise above the railroad tracks just north of Third Street in McMinnville. The insects aren’t interfering with the freight trains that roll through town several times a day; rather, ...
Along the Street: Youngsters can sign up for Lemonade Day
Lemons turn into life lessons Local youngsters can turn lemons into lemonade – and earn money and learn business skills – by signing up for the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce’s ...
UFO Fest brings three running events
This weekend’s UFO Festival brings three running events, including the new “Race to Space.” Linfield University’s Economics of Running Class will present “Race to Space” ...
Camas Festival blossoms at Linfield
The first Camas Festival started with a song, “Travels With Our Ancestors,” before moving on to the observance of the historic cultural and culinary importance of a flowering plant and its ...
UFO Festival: This weekend, we are not alone
You never know who you’ll see at McMinnville’s UFO Festival. A local resident costumed as if they’ve been grabbed by an alien in preparation for a space flight. A pug dressed as Frank ...
Taylor-Dale building inspires hotel, chef inspires restaurant
It was after they fell for the historic Taylor-Dale building that vineyard owners Shaun Kajiwara and Katie Jackson thought about what to put in it. They loved the history of the longtime hardware store, ...
Soroptimists mark 70 years of supporting women
McMinnville Soroptimists gathered last week to celebrate the service organization that has brought them all lasting friendships and opportunities to support and encourage other women and girls. Soroptimist ...
Taylor-Dale’s upscale future: Tributary Hotel transforms historic hardware building
The 105-year-old former hardware store/apartment building at Third and Ford streets will see new life as a luxury hotel opening this summer. And two of the eight upstairs hotel suites will sit above the ...
Get ballots in by 8 p.m. May 17
Ballots are due May 17 for Oregon’s primary election. They may be placed in ballot drop boxes throughout the county, or mailed, but must be postmarked by May 17, and arrive at the clerk’s office ...
As cases rise again, Multnomah County recommends masks
Multnomah Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Vines has asked residents of that county to wear masks indoors, including in schools, as COVID-19 cases rise. The Oregonian noted that Multnomah County is averaging ...
Mac board gives superintendent high marks
After surveying staff and parents and conducting their own assessment, McMinnville School Board members have given Superintendent Debbie Brocket a positive evaluation on her first 10 months with the district. “We ...
Mac School District hires equity coordinator
McMinnville School District has hired its first director of equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as a student and family engagement manager. Karina Smith, who holds a doctorate in education, will ...
