Landmarks committee delays decision on church demo
McMinnville’s Historic Landmarks Committee delayed for the second time a ruling on the demolition of a Second Street church last week, seeking more information on design elements for a planned four-story ...
Apartment developer seeks to avoid 232% hike in parks SDCs
The McMinnville City Council on Tuesday will consider a housing developer’s request for a $540,000 break on development fees and EMPWR Nutrition Group’s appeal of the denial of a large sign ...
Small business owners say tariffs, rising costs have hurt
Tariffs, uncertainties about tariffs, shipping delays and skyrocketing costs related to oil and gas prices have squeezed local small businesses, owners told U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas when she visited downtown ...
Mac School Board considers RIF statement
McMinnville School Board members will consider approving a Reduction in Force statement at their Monday, April 27, meeting. The one-item business session will start at 6:30 p.m. in the district office, ...
McMinnville unveils more detailed plan for SW Area
A new school site, extra wide sidewalks, trails connecting parks and the highest concentration of high-density housing in McMinnville are part of future plans for the southwest area of the city, consultants ...
Mac revamps priorities for legislative lobbying efforts
“Since this is my last work session with you, I’m going to go out over my skis,” retiring McMinnville Community Development Special Projects Manager Jody Christensen told city councilors ...
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 ...
