Sheridan City Manager Frank Sheridan and his wife, Rhoda, are being quarantined at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, about 14 miles north of downtown San Diego, after finally getting off the Grand Princess ...
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Dayton students’ spring plant sale combines science, business and art
Dayton High School students planted and germinated seeds, tended tiny seedlings and repotted them in a variety of ways for their annual “Garden Shed” spring sale. After assisting customers ...
Homeowners sue Sheridan over 2025 landslide
The city of Sheridan is being sued by residents Bradley and Madonna Blackwell for $827,067 alleging property damage associated with an August 2025 runoff and December 2025 landslide and flood at the water ...
Dayton passes budget, cuts library position
The Dayton Library will experience more closures starting July 1, following the city budget committee’s decision Monday to eliminate the position of library assistant Treva Gentry. “We believe ...
Quirk of the Week: ‘No two shelters are the same’
Quirk has focused in the past on small roadside shelters including, recently, the tall one-person shelter on Hillside Drive near Newberg. Since then, shack examples have emerged in explorations in other ...
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 ...
Newberg workforce housing development creates a buzz
Local businesses and organizations believe innovation will solve the housing crisis in Oregon. Housing Innovation Village Experience, or HIVE, is a 10-cottage housing project underway in Newberg. The ...
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, ...
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.
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 ...
Court Records: May 20, 2026
CIVIL FILINGS Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Anthony M. Eng, Newberg: Granted $14,408.84 judgment. Capital One, N.A. vs. Riley W. Brown: Granted $5,770.24 judgment. Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Jerome R. Paul: ...
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 ...
