Mac fire chief commends staff during busy month
Providing support for the air show and county fair, assisting with wildfires and an increase in emergency calls made August especially hectic for the McMinnville Fire District (MFD). “Lots of calls; ...
Votes delayed for zone change, annexation of Chegwyn property
McMinnville City Council delayed annexing a 3.17-acre property into city limits last week after residents requested an additional hearing on the same applicant’s zoning change. Applicant Yamhill ...
Garvin reflects on his first year as city manager
With a year under his belt as McMinnville’s city manager, Adam Garvin has gotten used to frequent calls, new issues emerging daily and the expectation of always being available. “The phone ...
Second St. apartments clear likely final hurdle
The McMinnville City Council voted 4-1 to uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of a 72-unit affordable housing complex on Second Street Tuesday, citing state law aimed at spurring housing development ...
Starting class with a new do
Megan Cochran arrived for her back-to-school haircut with long locks. “I want it cut to here,” the third-grader said, her hand hovering just above her shoulder. Ready for her new do, she ...
School board upholds superintendent decision
The McMinnville School Board on Monday voted to uphold the superintendent’s decision about the outcome of a complaint investigation. The six board members at the public business meeting voted in ...
Council homes in on parks SDC plan
Increases in development fees to pay for new parks will be less than previously contemplated and likely won’t go into effect for several years, following the latest discussion by the McMinnville ...
Photo Gallery: Mac throwback
Chrome gleamed and engines rumbled to life as hundreds of vintage and classic cars took over downtown McMinnville on Saturday for Cruising McMinnville. An afternoon car show gave way to an evening cruise, ...
Mac Parks and Rec director getting accustomed to new role
New McMinnville Parks and Recreation Director Jeanne Sprague said she’s spent her first month on the job listening. She’s met staff, advocacy groups and community members to gain insight into ...
Let battle commence: Specter’s Gate hosts regional tournament for LARPers
For glory, for honor, for the experience points. Amtgard players flocked to McMinnville’s live-action roleplaying (LARP) holding, Specter’s Gate, on Sunday, Aug. 9, for a monthly kingdom tournament. Amtgard ...
Mac council to hold hearings on two controversial projects
The McMinnville City Council faces a long Tuesday night of consequential decisions.
Councilors will vote on two controversial land-use matters, adopt protection policies for tree groves and scenic views and discuss increased fees for new development.
Top three McMinnville airport tenants approach extensions
The McMinnville Airport Commission finalized lease recommendations for two of its top earning tenants Monday and continued discussions with another significant revenue generator on a long-term extension. The ...
Pass the butter: Hundreds meet on Third Street for brunch, camaraderie
It was a good thing Hunter Durso, who was seated near the Ford Street end of a table Saturday morning, didn’t need to ask Sharon Morgan to pass the butter from her place near Galloway Street. The ...
MW&L approves rate increase
The McMinnville Water & Light Commission unanimously approved an electric rate hike Tuesday that will increase the utility’s revenue from customers by 4.5%. The adjustment was recommended by ...
