Growing big and strong
As their recess ended Tuesday, second-graders lined up at the gate of the Newby Elementary School playground, eager for it to open so they could reach the school’s raised bed garden. “Garden’s ...
Mac councilors dip toes in area pools
The McMinnville City Council discussed possible refinements to the planned November recreation center bond measure last week after visiting comparable facilities. Councilors and city staff toured aquatic ...
Survey recommends changes to historic resource designations
Following a survey of some of McMinnville’s historic resources, 27 properties are recommended to move up to the highest protection class, which could qualify them to be listed nationally as historic ...
Feds recover $200k from Taste of India restaurant on Third
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced Wednesday results from an investigation that found Taste of India I on Third Street in downtown McMinnville violated federal wage law ...
HLC to vote on request for church demolition
The city has received 14 letters of opposition regarding a plan to replace a 1941 church on Second Street with a new 72-unit affordable apartment complex. McMinnville’s Historic Landmarks Committee ...
Flavor Kitchen food cart relocates to Mac
Flavor Kitchen, the food truck operated by former Mac Plaza owner Diana Perez, has moved from Dayton to a spot in McMinnville’s The Vineyards food court pod. The bright yellow cart is one of several ...
Newby will pilot new after-school program
A pilot program will provide after-school care and activities to students at Newby Elementary School starting next week through the end of the school year. It will be similar to one at Wascher Elementary ...
Chamber, air show promote new opportunities; Mac selects Trimble to run airport
In a presentation to city councilors on Tuesday, McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce CEO John Olson said the Oregon International Air Show is approaching this year’s event with more purpose in its ...
McMinnville school enrollment still down, but not dropping
McMinnville school enrollment remains about 4.5% below projections for the year, but the decline has leveled off, Finance Director Jason Hall told the school board Monday night. The district closely tracks ...
School districts face tough choices as they budget for 2026-27
Editor's note: This corrects the dates of the McMinnville School District budget discussions, which will be May 6 and 20. ------ As school districts prepare budgets for the 2026-27 academic ...
Business leaders call for more workers and housing in forum
Reports from a recent community forum concluded the city of McMinnville is a good partner for local businesses but could do more to retain and recognize them. McMinnville Economic Development Partnership ...
Mac city council to vote on easements, airport operator
Eyes will be on the skies at Tuesday’s McMinnville City Council meeting, with votes on a new airport operator and the sale of air easements adjacent to Tice Park, and a presentation on the upcoming ...
Council sides with MIP over city staff
The McMinnville City Council went against an interpretation of code by three city attorneys to side with a longtime community partner in a minor partition appeal hearing Wednesday night. McMinnville Industrial ...
Mac board to consider travel
McMinnville School Board members will consider student travel and admission of non-resident students at their meeting Monday, April 13. The public session will start at 6:30 p.m. in the school district ...
Benner appointed to Mac council
In a split 3-2 vote Wednesday, the McMinnville City Council appointed Carson Benner as Ward 3 representative in an interim role through the end of the year. Councilors interviewed five candidates for ...
