Affordable housing committee discusses upcoming grant work
McMinnville’s Affordable Housing Committee last week discussed upcoming grant-funded endeavors and brainstormed ideas for a second meeting regarding the city’s rent burdened status. The city ...
School budget committee to meet
McMinnville School Superintendent Kourtney Ferrua will deliver her budget message Wednesday, May 6, at the first formal meeting of the district’s budget committee. The public session will start ...
Council dismisses renovation discussion
McMinnville City Council abandoned notions of renovating recreation facilities Tuesday after estimates to improve the aquatic center were reported over $40 million. The city is discussing another municipal ...
Non-operating funds to be used for sports facilities
McMinnville School District will soon begin two projects to improve sports facilities: a new team room for junior varsity softball and upgrades to the dugout and concession stand for varsity baseball. Both ...
Zero Waste talk addresses food waste, hunger
“Closing the Loop on Food Surplus & Hunger in McMinnville” will be the topic for Zero Waste’s Bubble Rap Speaker Series event on Monday, May 4. The free discussion will last from ...
Council praises EMPWR, but says it can’t make sign exception
McMinnville City Council lauded EMPWR Nutrition Group as an economic driver and large employer for the community Tuesday, but ruled that status doesn’t give the manufacturer leeway when it comes ...
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 ...
