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Drazan wins Republican primary for governor, teeing up rematch with Kotek
AURORA – Oregonians voting in the 2026 governor’s race will decide between two familiar faces: State Sen. Christine Drazan and Democratic incumbent Gov. Tina Kotek. The Republican state ...
Facility maintenance budget could be reduced to pay for lifeguards
McMinnville planning and public works departments were able to add roles without greatly affecting the city’s general fund through staff restructuring, but planned facility maintenance totaling $1 million may be pared back as budget meetings conclude this week.
Mac to offer full summer school thanks to late grant
For the first time in several years, McMinnville School District will be able to offer a full summer school program for students entering grades K through 8, according to Lauren Berg, director of curriculum, ...
Last look before election at what campaigns raised
Four candidates vying for two Yamhill County Board of Commissioners positions have raised more than $200,000 combined in cash and in-kind campaign contributions, while a local political action committee ...
Along the Street: Mac farmers market opens Thursday
The McMinnville Farmers Market will open Thursday, May 21, with early season produce such as leafy greens, plant starts and other items like cheese, bread and mushrooms. The market, located on Cowls Street ...
Awards recognize those who’ve made a difference
“McMinnville offers opportunities for all residents to be involved and make a positive and significant difference,” said Tom Tankersley, the 2014 Man of the Year, at this year’s Distinguished ...
Mac Police Chief: Violence ‘unacceptable’
“It is not unusual to have a large group at a fight,” McMinnville Police Chief Cord Wood said, remembering fights he’d seen in high school. “What is unusual is to have so many involved ...
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 ...
Superintendent: Attendance key in creating positive school experience
As part of efforts to keep students safe and on track academically, the McMinnville School District spells out a policy prohibiting gangs and gang behavior. “Gangs which initiate, advocate, or promote ...
What in the Yamhill: Origin of ‘Yamhill’ uncertain
Since this weekly column is called “What in the Yamhill,” it seems fitting to learn more about the name Yamhill before we uncover the story behind other landmarks. For those unfamiliar with ...
Job fair planned May 27 at Chemeketa campus
WorkSource Oregon, Goodwill Job Connection and Chemeketa Community College’s Yamhill Valley Campus will host a job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, on the Chemeketa campus, 288 N.E. ...
Rural McMinnville neighbor appeals farmland dwelling
A neighbor dispute over use of an access road has led to an appeal hearing regarding a new home on rural land west of McMinnville. Ray and Bernadine Marcom were approved by Yamhill County planning staff ...
Mac High career pathway showcase Tuesday
McMinnville High School career pathway students will put their skills and creations on display Tuesday, May 19, at the school’s annual Pathway Sale and Showcase. Students will present their capstone ...
Aquatic center could close Wednesdays without more staff
The need for lifeguard “surveillance breaks” presents a conundrum for the McMinnville Budget Committee: identify nearly $148,000 for more staffing or face closure of the aquatic center on Wednesdays. Several ...
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 ...
County opts for support role on growth zones
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners opted to support other jurisdictions rather than nominate its own area for federally incentivized growth. Cities and counties have until May 22 to apply for an ...
Federal reimbursement remains issue for McMinnville Fire District
The McMinnville Fire District budget passed a largely status quo budget of $32,177,168 earlier this month, despite all-time highs in billable calls and revenue. Rising personnel costs, along with a continued ...
Mac board, budget committee to meet
McMinnville School Board members will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, for a work session and then join the budget committee lay members at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, to finalize a budget proposal. Both ...
Quirk of the Week: Lafayette, beyond the leaping squid dogs
Sheridan and Willamina had their turns, as did Dundee, in recent Quirk of the Week tours. As promised, now a little love for Lafayette. (Dayton had its moment a year or so ago, with forthcoming revisits ...
Sports
Gallery: Back where it began
Jordan Harlow completed his first season as Linfield University’s baseball head coach as the Wildcats earned second place in the Northwest Conference Tournament. As a first-year head coach, Harlow ...
Amity flag football suffers heartbreak in Hillsboro
The dreams of an Amity Warriors w a triple crown — winning a third state championship this scholastic athletics season — were dashed Saturday when questionable calls and competition got the ...
Mac Baseball: Vining shuts down Sherwood, K's five to complete Grizzlies' series victory
The last three outs of a baseball game are the hardest to get, but Karson Vining made it look easy on Friday. He made the rest of his complete game, two-hit shutout against No. 10-ranked Sherwood look ...
Linfield Softball: Catball wins regionals in dominant fashion
Across 15 innings of play, the Wildcats scored 42 runs and plated baserunners in all but two innings against opponents during the NCAA Division III regionals at Del Smith Stadium. As a result, No. 5-ranked ...
Mac Boys Tennis: Bills, Haught earn first state appearance with third-place finish at districts
Having already secured a bid to the state tournament with a Pacific Conference semifinal appearance, McMinnville’s No. 1 doubles team of Ewtai Bills and Brady Haught could have taken it easy on Saturday. ...
Mac Girls Tennis: Grizzlies make history, send six to state, win conference title
McMinnville girls’ tennis has never had as many players qualify for the state championship tournament as they do this season. The Grizzlies’ top two singles players, Marjorie Tamber (15-2) ...
3A Softball: County teams face final tests in ramp-up for playoffs
Races for playoff seeding ran through Yamhill County late last week, and Friday offered an extra twinge of suspense with rivals meeting for the second time this season in Willamina. It was the ...
Tigers qualify for first sanctioned boys volleyball postseason, end season with defeat over No. 1 Westside Christian
For the second year in a row the Yamhill Carlton boys volleyball team will compete in the state playoffs, having claimed third in 4A/3A/2A/1A-SD2 Special District 2. Last season, the sport was not sanctioned, ...
3A Baseball: Tigers rebound, end losing skid with 11-5 victory over Pirates to split season series
Three days removed from a gutting loss to No. 26-ranked Dayton (13-10, 6-7) the No. 18-ranked Yamhill Carlton Tigers (12-11, 7-6) knew they had to make a change in the dugout. “Prior to departing ...
Reaching state 'would mean everything' for Sheridan senior runners Dauvin, Eichler
Two track athletes on opposite ends of the running spectrum at Sheridan High School are hoping to make a push for the 2A State Championships; Spartan seniors Chase Eichler and Zachery Dauvin The duo have ...
Mac Softball: Grizzlies drop season series to Bowmen
The No. 13-ranked Grizzlies (11-11, 5-5) were the first to strike in Wednesday’s road game at No. 2 Sherwood (21-3, 9-1) but fell behind quickly in a 2-4 loss. Mac’s half of the second inning ...
Mac Baseball: Bears split first two of three with Bowmen
The Pacific Conference has belonged to one of McMinnville or Sherwood in each of the last five seasons. In every right, the two ball clubs have been at each other’s throats since the conference ...
Mac Golf: Embracing team in an individual sport before championship mathces
Defeating Sherwood to become the Pacific Conference champion on May 5 at Chehalem Glenn Golf Course was a career highlight for McMinnville girls’ golf coach Ben Heuberger. “Sherwood had the ...
McMinnville, Amity honor college bound athletes
More than two dozen athletes between the high schools of Amity and McMinnville were recognized by their peers on Wednesday as the programs officially recognized their students’ plans to combine academics ...
Amity flag footballers remain undefeated, enter culminating event as No. 1-seed in state
Amity flag football remains undefeated, and the No. 1-ranked team for the flag football culminating tournament, after shutting out No. 38-ranked Scappoose (5-6, 4-1) 46-0 on Wednesday, May 13, at home ...
Gallery: The future is bright for Linfield Women's Track and Field
This season, the Wildcats recorded seven top-10 performances in program history, with six marks set by first-year athletes. At the Northwest Conference Championships, four Wildcats earned podium finishes, ...
Mac Tennis: Teams carrying high expectations into respective district tournaments
The common thread linking McMinnville boys and girls varsity tennis this season has been all about strong mindsets. Win or lose, the respective boys and girls Head Coaches Doug Barsotti and Lily Studer ...
Bears break records in final tune-up for conference championship
A slew of McMinnville runners burned rubber at the Garden City Invitational on Friday at Silverton High School. The Grizzly girls placed first out of 10 competing teams, beating out Silverton (2nd, 114.33) ...
3A Baseball: Dayton's Clark leads Pirates to first victory over Tigers in eight years
No Dayton Pirate had hit a home run since 2023 until Owen Clark sent a blast over the evergreen trees at Yamhill Carlton High School on Friday. The freshman had connected with plenty of pitchers already ...
Mac Baseball: Grizzlies win first series of season with help from senior bats
McMinnville’s No. 17-ranked varsity baseball team (11-10, 5-7) won its first series of the season on Friday, and it felt good. “It feels like it should feel,” Head Coach Todd ...
