Rate hikes on horizon to address sewer needs
The McMinnville City Council wants more information on plans to address $330 million in wastewater capital projects over the next 20 years, citing concerns with growth projections and increasing expenses ...
A good day to Make Music
For the fifth year, Make Music McMinnville will place numerous local musicians and groups in the open air for free performances throughout the city. They will sing and play in a variety of genres, including ...
First MacFresco of the summer is this weekend
Third Street will close to vehicles but remain open to foot traffic Friday afternoon through Sunday for the first MacFresco event of the year. MacFresco, organized by the McMinnville Downtown Association, ...
Mac furthers discussions on wastewater plan
After about 25 years of stable operations with its wastewater system, the city of McMinnville is planning for the future to avoid the reactive investments required in the 1980s and early ’90s. The ...
McMinnville, developer reach agreement on Alpine property
The McMinnville City Council approved an agreement with Guardian Real Estate Services Tuesday night that will make the city whole on its 2023 purchase of an Alpine Avenue property and result in at least ...
City plans festivities for sesquicentennial celebration
The kickoff to McMinnville’s 150th birthday will begin next week with events planned all summer, culminating in a parade and party on Oct. 17. The city debuted its 150th logo recently and will begin ...
McMinnville sponsors Juneteenth celebration
McMinnville’s third annual Juneteenth celebration will be held Friday, June 19. The city-sponsored event will be held outside Bierly Brewing, 624 N.E. Third St., from 5 to 8:30 p.m. It will feature ...
Memorial principal Kim Price says goodbye after three decades as an educator
As area schools finished up classes this week, Memorial Elementary Principal Kim Price said goodbye not just to students, but also to fellow staff members in the McMinnville School District. Price is ...
Proposed airport fees target private jets
The McMinnville Municipal Airport is proposing a new set of fees for private jets and other aircraft that currently use the facility at no charge, while maintaining status quo for the “local folks.” “I ...
Stopping By: One garden, many gardens
McMinnville couple’s Asian-inspired yard featured on annual summer tour
TLT fund change to happen gradually in Mac
The city of McMinnville and its marketing partner have agreed to slowly adjust the split of revenues from the lodging tax in future years to build momentum for 140 hotel rooms expected to debut in 2027. State ...
Lions’ Taste of Mac features wine and more on Saturday
Community members and visitors can get a “Taste of Mac” Saturday, June 13, at an annual event hosted by the McMinnville Lions Club and downtown businesses. Twenty bars, wine tasting ...
Mac board OKs school budget
The McMinnville School Board on Monday approved its budget for 2026-27, which includes spending cuts and reductions in staff to balance revenue and expenditures based on expected enrollment. The district ...
Mac council to discuss future lodging tax split
McMinnville City Council has a short agenda with tall financial implications Tuesday, including hearings on the approved budget and a discussion on future use of Transient Lodging Fund (TLT) tax revenues. Earlier ...
