Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Randy Woodley sits in an outdoor teaching spot at the Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice north of Yamhill on Saturday. The covered benches, arranged in a circle of 10 and built from oak trees removed from the property, are used for ceremonies and instruction.

Eloheh, county to work on new path

 

Commissioners delay ruling on couple’s religious rights appeal


Commentary

Investigating the Bible: Strength in weakness

Franklin Graham is the son of Billy Graham and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian organization providing aid to those in crisis around the world. One of the ministries of the Samaritan’s ...

 
Christine Bader: Flag football push proves inequity persists in sports

About the writer: Christine Bader coaches the local Valley Panthers Girls Rugby Club — and, in her spare time, teaches in Linfield’s Master of Science in Business program and serves on the ...

 
Jonah Goldberg: Why do the Trumps always get a pass?

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche recently joined ABC’s “This Week” to defend or explain a lot of controversies for the Trump administration — the Epstein files, the events in Minneapolis and so forth.

 

George Cassidy Payne: Don Lemon, the DOJ, and the chilling of press freedom

When federal agents arrested journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort in connection with a protest inside a Minneapolis-area church, many commentators framed the incident as a straightforward defense of sacred space.

 

 
Quirk of the Week: Fence adornments provide both humor, nostalgia

Good fences make good neighbors, or so goes the oft-misused Robert Frost quotation. Sometimes neighbors make good fences. We celebrate three in this edition, ones that blend car culture, popular humor ...

Editorials

 
Let us all come together to bridge the gaps that divide

The nonprofit Unidos Bridging Community, prominently featured in a story in last Friday’s News-Register, has been providing support services to Yamhill County’s large and diverse Latino population ...

 
Those who covet power must first earn out trust

For the first 150 years of its statehood, Oregon limited regular legislative sessions to odd-numbered years. As governance turned increasingly complex and contentious, it became one of only a handful of ...

 
Can we all join in standing for what we know is right?

During his first term, Donald Trump’s ravenous crusade to bend the world to his will was at least partially restrained by people holding key elective and appointive posts. Not so this time around, ...

 
Schools face crisis point; course correction needed

Public school enrollment has been declining for the last 10 years in McMinnville, punctuated by a precipitous plunge during the pandemic followed by a limited recovery in succeeding years that seems to ...

Let's lower our sights and cut deal on Alpine project

Palindrome’s $80.5 million proposal for redevelopment of Alpine Avenue’s former RB Rubber site stood out for one clear reason: It was the most audacious and ambitious of the eight submissions. ...

Letters

News-Register Letters Policy

The News-Register welcomes written opinions about issues of public interest and about the content of this newspaper. Letters from non-local writers are accepted only if they focus on local issues. This ...

 
Letters to the Editor: Feb. 13, 2026

Get a real Republican This moderate Republican has praised the News-Register many times and still thinks we are lucky to have a newspaper, left-leaning though it may be. I have a criticism, though. It ...

 
Letters to the Editor: Feb. 6, 2026

Vote them out Under President Trump, the United States is inching closer and closer to becoming a tyranny, a totalitarian state where a lawless government’s power is exercised by one man, according ...

 
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 30, 2026

Where’s the leadership? Physical impotence can damage relationships and mental health, which is why billions are spent every year on treatments for erectile dysfunction. Lately, we’re seeing ...

 
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 23, 2026

Building bridges I was surprised to learn from the News-Register that at the last city council meeting, Councilor Chris Chenoweth criticized Unidos Bridging Community, saying “an organization that ...

News & Features

 
Eloheh, county to work on new path

Commissioners delay ruling on couple’s religious rights appeal

 
Along the Street: Students learn by investing

Jesus Espinoza Flores, Riley Martin and other students in McMinnville High School’s consumer finance class invested “funds” in the stock market during the fall semester. For many, doing ...

Neighbors appeal rural Newberg church

Chehalem Christian Fellowship is seeking a permanent home in rural Newberg, but neighbors say plans for 200-plus attendees at weekly services will disrupt their way of life. After several postponements, ...

MEVLC celebrates grant successes

McMinnville turned $750,000 in state Covid relief funding into an “enduring success” with the establishment of several internship programs, training manuals and a network connecting ...

Willamina waives school district planning fees

Last week, the Willamina City Council waived $250,000 in planning fees that were set to be charged to the school district for facility improvements. Councilors also agreed to review the fee schedule ...

Willamina enters agreement to revamp municipal code

Willamina will update its municipal code to ensure new ordinances are included and the document is current with state law. The city code was last revised in 2008. Since then, Willamina has passed ...

Some tickets still available for Lions fundraiser

A few tickets are still available for the third-annual Lions Roaring Night of Giving. The 1920’s-themed fundraiser on Feb. 21 will benefit both Lions scholarships and projects and the McMinnville ...

Ticket sales open for See Ya Later fundraiser

Tickets are available for the See Ya Later Foundation’s annual fundraiser, “Denim & Diamonds,” which will be held in April. The event includes dinner, live and silent auctions and ...

 
Local nonprofit helps fix student's last-minute crisis

After growing up in rural Yamhill County and spending her freshman year at Linfield University in McMinnville, Jamie Shevchenko was eager to experience other parts of the world and learn about ...

Sheridan council consider repurposing grant

The Sheridan City Council will discuss repurposing a Community Development Block Grant at the 7 p.m., Feb. 17 regular meeting. The million-dollar grant was originally intended to replace the sewer ...

Oregon Dems advance bill to move tax referendum to May

By MIA MALDONADOOf the Oregon Capital Chronicle A bill to reschedule the date for a controversial transportation tax referendum from November to May is headed to the Oregon Senate for a vote. Senate ...

 
Vintage N-R/Memory Lane: Feb. 13, 2026

10 Years Ago -- In a rebuttal to opponents trying to block expansion of its Riverbend Landfill, Waste Management Inc. described the issues from a recent LUBA remand as “minor,” saying ...

 
Photos: 1,500 pounds of plastic

Zero Waste' Great Plastic Roundup diverts more 1,500 pounds of plastic from the landfill

 
Photos: Bloomin' busy

Valentine’s Day orders keep McMinnville florist shops hopping

Rivas moved to county jail from juvenile facility

Gabriel James Rivas, 19, of Forest Grove has been transferred from the juvenile corrections facility to the Yamhill County Jail after being indicted on felony charges of second-degree murder and unlawful ...

Ideas on historic preservation sought in Amity

A Monday town hall about Amity’s Historic Preservation Plan was sparsely attended, but those there began delving into specifics of how to begin the project. Amity applied for a certified local government ...

Arrests & Citations: Feb. 2, 2026

Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Kyle Benjamin Richardson, 28, McMinnville, Feb. 5, McMinnville Municipal Court hold; booked into the Yamhill County Jail on $5,099 bail. Daniel Ray Thornton, 41, ...

Mac man arraigned on sex charges

Douglas Roger Egan, 45, of McMinnville has been indicted and arraigned on 16 charges related to alleged sexual abuse against two minors. The allegations stem from a Jan. 1, 2020, incident. On Jan. 23, ...

Co-defendant denied bail in hit-and-run that killed teen

During a Jan. 16 hearing, Tillamook County Judge Mari Garric Trevino ordered Doris Lilian Loya-Benito, 28, of Tillamook to remain in jail without bail for her actions related to a July 12 hit-and-run that ...

 
Stopping By: Food the Taiwanese way

McMinnville woman cooks and teaches recipes from her native country, ready for Lunar New Year event Sunday in McMinnville

Sports

 
Linfield Womens Basketball: Wildcats earn program record 20th win in comeback over Loggers

With a top spot in the Northwest Conference hanging in the balance, Linfield’s women’s basketball team (20-3, 13-1) knew that Saturday’s matinee against Puget Sound University (18-5, ...

 
Grizzlies qualify for swim championships in 10 events, boys win Pacific Conference

The McMinnville Aquatic Center was saturated with swimming talent from throughout the Pacific Conference on Saturday. There was little room to spare for spectators and students packed around the pool. ...

 
Forging Future Stars: Local baseball academy brings familiy-friendly, educational atmosphere to county athletes

Halfway between McMinnville and Amity, situated on the east side of Highway 99W on Squires Way, is a new addition to Yamhill County that is increasing opportunities for youth baseball development. NW ...

3A/2A Girls Basketball: Pirates earn league playoff game; Tigers, Warriors punch tickets to state

Feb. 12 Yamhill Carlton 56 Corbett 20 Lilah Stahl led eight Tiger scorers with 14 points at No. 42 Corbett (0-24, 0-11) on Thursday as No. 12 YC (18-6, 8-4) ended the regular season on a three-game ...

3A Boys Basketball: Amity, YC secure spots in league playoffs

Feb. 12 Yamhill Carlton 38 Corbett 49 Chase Wald scored 17 points and senior forward Deegan Tuning provided one of his best performances of the season with 15 points and five rebounds, but the No. 27 ...

 
Linfield Mens Basketball: ’Cats heart shown in Valentine's Day loss

With how much of the game played out, one wouldn’t know that the ’Cats men’s basketball team (8-14, 6-8) was an underdog in Saturday’s Northwest Conference meeting versus ...

 
Mac Girls Basketball: Heightened road awareness and Summers’ ninth double-double lead to 55-42 victory at Newberg

McGrath Gymnasium, home to the Newberg Tigers, is one of the oldest and anecdotally unique cathedrals for basketball in the Class 6A Pacific Conference. Perched above the rest of campus, overlooking the ...

 
Mac Boys Basketball: Back-and-forth rivalry match ends in pandemonium for Tigers

Better late than never, the Grizzlies are finding their stride — but the Tigers found a way on Friday night when they hosted No. 40 Mac (7-13, 2-6) on Carolyn DeCrevel Court. No. 31 Newberg (12-9, ...

 
Linfield Baseball Preview: Harlow prepared to take reins of alma mater as Linfield's 12th head coach

For Jordan Harlow, Linfield baseball’s season-opening series against Eastern Oregon University will be a dream come true. A member of Linfield’s 2013 national championship baseball team and ...

 
3A/2A Girls Basketball: Wilson, Miersma aiding Amity's efforts in return to top

On a team brimming with talent, the No. 2-ranked Amity Warriors (22-2, 15-0) have seen breakout performances from two seniors whose contributions make them that much more difficult to defend. Kylie Wilson ...

Mac Boys Basketball: Grizzlies on wrong end of Bowmen's aim

No. 5 Sherwood (17-4, 8-0) has been a tough nut to crack for the Grizzly boys. Now No. 38-ranked McMinnville (7-12, 2-5) has not beaten Sherwood since Dec. 19, 2017, when the two were still in separate ...

Mac Girls Basketball: Offense absent on excursion to Sherwood

The No. 22-ranked Grizzlies’ (9-10, 4-3) defensive effort was not to go unnoticed on Tuesday, but a lack of offense hindered Mac as they dropped their second game of the season to No. 7 Sherwood ...

 
3A/2A Boys Basketball: Warriors sweep Pirates for first time since 2014 with quick transition offense

Not since the 2013-14 calendar has an Amity boys basketball team swept its season series over Dayton. Current Amity Head Coach Devin McShane was a freshman in high school at the time, chucking 3-pointers ...

 
3A/2A Girls Basketball: Warriors score in abundance, Tigers rebound on road

Feb. 6 Amity 81 Jefferson 32 Four players had double-digit performances on Friday night as No. 2 Amity (21-2, 14-0) extended their PacWest Conference unbeaten streak with a home victory against No. ...

 
3A/2A Boys Basketball: Pirates complete late comeback, Warriors trample Lions

Feb. 6 Amity 72 Jefferson 37 No. 17 Amity (14-8, 10-4) manhandled No. 46 Jefferson (0-21, 0-14) on Friday in the Warrior Gymnasium thanks to three flowing rivers of double-digit point performances. Sophomore ...

 
Grapplers finding final form before districts

A little bit of blood didn’t slow down the Grizzlies on Thursday during a home dual meet versus Sherwood. Ready to attack in the lead-up to districts, Mac’s boys and girls grapplers each secured ...

Mac Boys Basketball: Slow start hinders Grizzlies in Keizer

McMinnville’s No. 40-ranked varsity boys basketball team (7-11, 2-4) travelled to No. 22 McNary (13-6, 4-3) on Saturday, where they were able to battle back from a slow start in Keizer, but ...

 
Mac Girls Basketball: Guards take charge in feisty battle with Sprague

For years, the role of the guard has been pivotal to how the now No. 22-ranked Grizzlies operate. Macie Arzner, a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, was dominant as a member of Mac’s backcourt, ...

 
3A/2A Boys Basketball: Warriors dominate paint in season sweep of Bulldogs

Wednesday’s effort by the No. 15-ranked Warriors (13-8, 9-4) was not a great representation of how the team teaches defense, according to Head Coach Devin McShane. Despite the unsavory showing, Amity ...

Mac Girls Basketball: Balanced shooting night helps Grizzlies rebound after tough loss

Defense was the be all end all for the No. 24 Grizzly girls (8-9, 4-2) on Tuesday as they held on to the No. 3 spot in the Pacific Conference rankings with a 64-34 victory over No. 47 Liberty (0-17, 0-6). The ...

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