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
As school districts prepare budgets for the 2026-27 academic year, educators are worrying about how to balance available funding against rising costs. Administrators say they are looking ahead, as well, ...
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 ...
Drawing attention
Presentation by author of ‘Lizard Boy’ graphic novels delights middle school readers
Planning approves tree, river and view protections in Mac
Tree, river area and scenic view protections that can limit development on private property are headed to McMinnville City Council for final approval — but staff stressed the flexibility of the new ...
Cypress subdivision OK’d by McMinnville Planning Commission
The McMinnville Planning Commission unanimously approved a nine-lot subdivision off Cypress Lane on Thursday, April 2, after the applicant and fire marshal attempted to quell concerns from neighbors over ...
Watershed council wraps up two-year phase of Cozine restoration plan in City Park
Ask a McMinnville native about childhood memories of growing up in town, and there’s a good chance you’ll hear about catching crawdads in Lower City Park. Now, however: “I have yet to ...
Ceremony opens 175-unit affordable housing complex in McMinnville
Drumming and singing by members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde opened the Stratus Village ribbon-cutting Tuesday afternoon. They were there to celebrate the tribe’s partnership in the ...
Stopping By/Yard of the Month: Ever green, ever changing
Eldon and June Hilton’s front yard may be the tidiest on 17th Street — or maybe on any block in McMinnville. The place features a trimmed sweep of grass neatly bordered by the sidewalk on ...
