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Board closes in on solution for Newberg park bridge
A three-year-old request to build a footbridge at Ewing Young Park may soon be approved following proposed changes to the Yamhill County zoning ordinance around “transportation facilities.” Following ...
Mac tool library seeks new digs
Following a successful first year of operations, the nonprofit McMinnville Tool Library is on the hunt for a new location that hopefully provides more space. The library opened March 1, 2025, at 1040 ...
Board fills committee seats, excludes recent challenger
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners filled two vacancies on the budget committee Thursday, dismissing the recommendation of Bubba King to appoint recent board challenger and financial analyst John ...
Along the Street: Demolition permit filed for old bowling alley
The Walnut City Lanes bowling alley building will be razed soon to make way for Les Schwab’s new tire center for trucks. The city received a demolition permit June 30 and is reviewing the project. ...
Food truck serves beer, cocktails
Musician and retired Marine Nick Manzke is planning to transform a parking lot food truck pod into an entertainment hangout spot. “I hope people will come out, get a drink, get some food from the ...
Mac schools serving free summer meals
Free meals are available for those 18 and younger at several sites in McMinnville. McMinnville School District is hosting the federal free breakfast and lunch program. In other cities, school districts ...
Mac hospital, major insurer strike a deal
Willamette Valley Medical Center and UnitedHealthcare reached an eleventh-hour agreement Tuesday to continue in-network service for thousands of Yamhill County residents. The two sides were staring down ...
What in the Yamhill: The Wortman family
Like many pioneers, the Wortman family traveled west for a dream and ended up creating community in ways still visible in the fabric of modern-day life. For many McMinnville residents, a stroll or disc ...
Court Records: July 6, 2026
CIVIL FILINGS Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Teresa M. Emery: Granted $15,903.01 judgment. Pacific NW Federal Credit Union vs. Maribel Ortega: Granted $14,837.56 judgment. Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Sarah ...
History museum campus partly open
While remodeling work is continuing on the Yamhill County History Museum’s main building, other parts of the museum campus are open to visitors. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. A ...
Lafayette council to vote on ballot initiative
The Lafayette City Council on Thursday, July 9, will consider the proposed ballot language that, if approved, will allow the city to expend grant money to repair the Canyon View Pump Station. The Lafayette ...
Roadwork and construction in Mac may cause delays, booms
McMinnville residents may experience loud booms and road closures this month in connection with two ongoing projects. Notices have been delivered about blasting that will occur throughout July at the ...
Friends book sale Saturday
Friends of the McMinnville Public Library will hold its bimonthly fundraising book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the library. Adult books will be sold for $1, children’s books ...
Evergreen hosts car show
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum will host a car show Saturday, July 11, featuring rare and vintage European sports cars, supercars and roadsters. Jaguars, Alfa Romeos and other restored vehicles ...
Stopping By: American rider
A cross-country cycling journey started for the Bicentennial completed for the country’s 250th
Photo Gallery: Red, White & Blue
Yamhill County dons a patriotic palette for Fourth of July festivities
Flyovers mark Fourth as local communities celebrate nation’s independence
Fighter jets will fly over McMinnville and Willamina Saturday In celebration of Independence Day and America's 250th birthday. F-15s from the Portland Air National Guard Base will be doing flyovers at ...
Cities hope zones spur economic development
Four tracts of Yamhill County have been submitted to Gov. Tina Kotek’s office to be included in the federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program intended to stimulate business development. Opportunity Zones ...
Photo Gallery: Let's play base ball
The McMinnville Gristmillers take on the St. Joseph Boilermakers during Yamhill County History Museum’s annual Vintage Base Ball game
Dayton makes offer for interim leader
Following a series of candidate interviews last week, Dayton City Council agreed Monday to offer its interim city manager position to Florida government administrator Gretchen Cassini. Cassini is an administrator ...
