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 ...

Work to close lane in Lafayette

Traffic on Bridge Street in Lafayette will be affected starting Wednesday, Aug. 26, for a waterline construction project. The street will be reduced to one lane, and the work is expected to take a few ...

 

Along the Street: Chamber welcomes public to new building

McMinnville Chamber of Commerce officials and members cut the ribbon on the business support organization’s new building on Thursday, Aug. 20. The Chamber purchased the building at 12th and Baker ...

 

Jamhill fills Yamhill with music

Community members tapped their toes and clapped their hands to tunes by a variety of musicians Saturday during “Jamhill,” a first-time festival in Yamhill. More than a dozen groups played ...

County commissioners OK grant for Juliette’s House on split vote

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners last Thursday approved a property tax exemption for a growing Newberg business and agreed on a split vote to support a nonprofit grant application. Sponsoring ...

 

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.

 

What in the Yamhill: It was Carl’s town, but which Carl?

The city of Carlton was so named because of a request for a railroad stop. In 1872, a railroad was built from Portland to St. Joseph, but there were no stops between the two stations. It was nothing but ...

 

Stopping By: 'Every song tells a story'

Local Celtic duo to bring music both melancholy and merry to history museum’s Harvest Fest

Making thieves think twice: Police conduct retail theft blitzes

Retail theft prevention identifies thieves, but corporate policies often prohibit employees from engaging with suspects, making it difficult to stop and detain them. But when an undercover officer is ...

County commissioners talk data center prohibitions

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners opted not to pursue a resolution limiting where data centers could be built Thursday but agreed to continue researching the topic. Commissioner Bubba King introduced ...

Former YCSO deputy files tort claim, says he was bitten by Mac K-9

A former Yamhill County Sheriff’s deputy filed a tort claim notice against the city of McMinnville in May alleging he was bitten in the arm by a McMinnville police canine. Sgt. Travis High submitted ...

Grange Estate B&B remanded to county again

A five-year dispute over a Dundee luxury bed and breakfast has been remanded to Yamhill County by the Land Use Board of Appeals once again. The nine-bedroom Grange Estate Private Residence (owned by billionaire ...

 

Currently at capacity, Homeward Bound Pets to hold grand opening

A large mural welcomes people as they enter Homeward Bound Pets’ new animal shelter and office building — dogs, cats and a rabbit, all looking as happy as they would if they had just found ...

 

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 ...

Paving on Carlton Main Street starts Monday

Paving work on West Main Street in Carlton will create traffic changes starting Monday, Aug. 24. The Oregon Department of Transportation announced construction will lead to single-lane closures with flaggers ...

Veterans Parade hits funding speed bump

The Yamhill County Veterans Parade is pushing a last-minute fundraising effort for permit and insurance costs after a major sponsor pulled out of this November’s event. On Aug. 19, the parade learned ...

NDPD receives donation to K-9 fund

The Newberg-Dundee Police Department received a $19,000 donation from Gino and Ona Harrison to fund the purchase and training of a new police K-9. The donation follows the retirement of K-9 Tango in June. Tango, ...

Arrests & Citations: Aug. 21, 2026

Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Antonio Ramos Hernandez, 50, Newberg, Aug. 13, second-degree failure to appear; booked into the Yamhill County Jail without bail. Nicholas Ryan Roth, 39, Newberg, ...