Summer program returns to Faulconer-Chapman
The Faulconer-Chapman School’s Summer Learning Around the World Program is returning with a registration deadline of June 10. During the summer learning program, students will travel the globe without ...
Willamina graduation planned
Seventy-four Willamina Bulldogs will walk during the graduation ceremony starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at Willamina High School. The valedictorians for the Class of 2026 are Evan Gideon Loika ...
Kids put on their hard hats to meet the crews that keep Sheridan operating
The city of Sheridan celebrated National Public Works Appreciation Week May 17-23, closing out the week with a community event at City Park on Friday, May 22. Residents of all ages were at the park to ...
Willamina city cleanup set Saturday
The annual citywide cleanup in Willamina kicks off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, and lasts until 12:30 p.m. The city shop will be open to accept yard debris, scrap, electronics and other refuse for city ...
Sheridan discusses Recology rates, yard debris collection
The Sheridan City Council met with representatives of Recology Western Oregon to discuss rate increases and future services during its Monday, May 18, regularly scheduled meeting. Councilors approved ...
Sheridan Chamber to hold awards banquet May 30
The Sheridan Chamber of Commerce 2026 Award Banquet and Gala will be a ‘rad’ time to celebrate a year of accomplishments by business and organizations throughout the West Valley. This year’s ...
Homeowners sue Sheridan over 2025 landslide
The city of Sheridan is being sued by residents Bradley and Madonna Blackwell for $827,067 alleging property damage associated with an August 2025 runoff and December 2025 landslide and flood at the water ...
Stopping By: Saving a schoolhouse
After driving by the 1917 Bellevue Schoolhouse for “years and years” on their way from Tigard to the beach, Jake Wilson and Candace Morgan learned it was for sale. They had just returned from ...
Residents react to Willamina code enforcement notice
On May 8, the city of Willamina issued a notice reminding residents to comply with local code enforcement regulations. At the Tuesday, May 12, city council meeting, there was a stack of public comments ...
Sheridan Fire levy on ballot
A measure to authorize a new local option levy for the Sheridan Rural Fire Protection District is on the May 19 ballot, which would set the total proposed levy rate to $1.6712 per $1,000 of assessed value. The ...
Willamina urges code enforcement; Water intake hearing Tuesday
The city of Willamina issued a notice Friday, May 8, reminding residents to comply with local code enforcement regulations to keep properties tidy and safe during the summer. “The owners of Coyote ...
What in the Yamhill: Vern Huddleston Memorial Pond
For this week’s What in the Yamhill, we turn to Timber Town, USA. Located next to the convergence of Willamina Creek and South Yamhill River is the Vern Huddleston Memorial Fishing Pond at Hampton ...
Barbara Roberts center in Sheridan to offer vocational courses before construction
Rural Yamhill and Polk County school districts are joining forces to bring career technical education to students sooner rather than later. The Barbara Roberts Career Technical Education Center, a vocational ...
Gardening the water: Willamina launches floating islands for weed control
Willamina city staff and volunteers have installed a dozen floating islands at Huddleston Pond to combat Brazilian elodea, an invasive waterweed that has been spreading throughout the pond. In July 2025, ...
Sheridan budget meeting Thursday
The Sheridan Budget Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 30, for a presentation of staff proposals and a public hearing on state shared revenue. City Manager and Budget Officer Preston Polasek ...
