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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
UFO Festival this Weekend; Speaker looks at aliens of old
Jason Martell, a ufologist known for his appearances on the History Channel show “Ancient Aliens,” will talk about his research in the relationship between aliens and ancient earthly civilizations ...
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 ...
Developers indicate fee hike may increase local rent, home prices
The city of McMinnville hasn’t announced when it will resume the discussion on System Development Charge increases, but the development community is closely monitoring the process. In a discussion ...
Amity artist Anna Flores captures nature, feelings
Artist Anna Flores takes inspiration from nature. “I love recreating the beautiful views around my home,” the Amity area resident said. “I don’t have to go far to see the beauty ...
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 ...
Oregon’s housing supply increased about 5% between 2020 and 2025
Oregon’s housing supply increased modestly between 2020 and 2025, with the biggest growth in Central Oregon, but progress lags far behind the state’s lofty goals.
Arrests & Citations: May 15, 2025
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Travis Tomlinson, 31, Sheridan, May 7, second-degree disorderly conduct, second-degree criminal mischief; booked into the Yamhill County Jail on $10,000 bail. Carrie ...
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 ...
Union asks district to use reserves to keep staff
McMinnville school enrollment continues to decline as the academic year nears its end, contributing to an expected budget shortfall in 2026-27, administrators told the school board Monday night. Superintendent ...
Councilors narrowly affirm decision to exempt MIP from certain code requirements
A back-and-forth discussion Tuesday, during which multiple McMinnville city councilors changed sides, resulted in the city narrowly affirming its decision on a 4-3 vote to release McMinnville Industrial ...
County clerk launches new election dashboard
With about a week to go before the May 19 election, Yamhill County has introduced a new tool that will allow residents to track results. County Clerk Keri Hinton announced the launch of an Election Ballot ...
Sheriff alerts public of scam involving fake fair solicitation
The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday they have been made aware of a scam related to the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo. “The caller claims to be representing the Fair and ...
Relative calls cops alleging video of sex abuse
A McMinnville man was arrested just before midnight on May 6 on reports of a sex crime in the 400 block of College Avenue. At about 11:45 p.m., a woman called dispatch alleging she had just captured on ...
Memorial principal hired to replace retiring Price
Barb Keeton will join the McMinnville School District in August as the new principal of Memorial Elementary School. “I’m motivated to do all we can to help children grow up to be healthy, ...
