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Former Sheridan manager files $4.26 million lawsuit against city, councilors
Former Sheridan City Manager Heidi Bell has filed a multimillion-dollar civil lawsuit against the city, claiming breach of contract, defamation, economic damages, sex discrimination and wrongful discharge ...
Salmon protections could raise local power rates
Continuing litigation over salmon migration may impact McMinnville electric bills in future months, utility employees warned Tuesday. In February, a U.S. District Court in Oregon issued a preliminary ...
Sawyer, Johnson, others to be honored for distinguished service
Kaye Sawyer, founder of the Yamhill County Gospel Mission, and Jon Johnson, longtime local banker, will be honored as Woman and Man of the Year in May at the annual Distinguished Service Awards ...
McMinnville unveils more detailed plan for SW Area
A new school site, extra wide sidewalks, trails connecting parks and the highest concentration of high-density housing in McMinnville are part of future plans for the southwest area of the city, consultants ...
Feds recover $200k from Taste of India restaurant on Third
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced Wednesday results from an investigation that found Taste of India I on Third Street in downtown McMinnville violated federal wage law ...
Photo Gallery: Celebrating island culture
Lu’au and ho’ike returns to Linfield with food, music and dance
Commissioners approve wastewater and bridge projects
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners approved a staff request to apply for grant funding for a rural sewer project Thursday but questioned a survey identifying residents as low-income. County Public ...
Mac revamps priorities for legislative lobbying efforts
“Since this is my last work session with you, I’m going to go out over my skis,” retiring McMinnville Community Development Special Projects Manager Jody Christensen told city councilors ...
Willamina focuses on Public Works
Willamina City Manager Bridget Meleney, in her third year with the city, said it is time to focus on the Public Works Department. Meleney told city councilors during their April 14 meeting that the city ...
Vintage N-R/Memory Lane: April 24, 2026
10 Years Ago • Plastic bags may go the way of Betamex tapes if Zero Waste McMinnville convinces the city council to enact a ban. Zero Waste, founded two years ago, presented its plan to the council ...
Early learning hub celebrates home visitors
Employees of agencies such as Head Start, Lutheran Family Services and A Family Place help families find resources, develop parenting skills and learn to navigate educational systems so their children ...
Mac School Board considers RIF statement
McMinnville School Board members will consider approving a Reduction in Force statement at their Monday, April 27, meeting. The one-item business session will start at 6:30 p.m. in the district office, ...
JOY Youth Orchestra to perform in Newberg
The JOY Youth Orchestra, comprised of students from schools in McMinnville, Newberg and other areas of Yamhill County, will perform at noon Saturday, April 25, at Newberg High School. Admission is free. The ...
Tickets available for Soroptimists Sip for Success fundraiser
McMinnville Soroptimists will raise funds to help women continue their education at their annual dinner and auction, now called “Sip for Success.” The event started as “Women Who Wine ...
County clerk to test vote tally system
Yamhill County Keri Hinton is scheduled to conduct a public certification test for logic and accuracy of the vote tally system starting at 9 a.m. Monday, April 27, at the clerk’s office, 414 N.E. ...
Arrests & Citations: April 24, 2026
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Michael Allen Hoezee, 37, Newberg, April 17, criminal driving while suspended or revoked, first-degree theft; booked and released. Kendal Jon Meyers, 64, Forest ...
Pittman dies after years of community service
Ron Pittman, who was active for many years on several local boards of directors and performed other community service, died Friday, April 17, in McMinnville. He was 89. A celebration of his life will ...
Mac councilors dip toes in area pools
The McMinnville City Council discussed possible refinements to the planned November recreation center bond measure last week after visiting comparable facilities. Councilors and city staff toured aquatic ...
