High fuel prices battering Oregon's economic forecast
Oil prices have doubled since Oregon’s top economists last met with reporters and lawmakers to discuss the state’s economic outlook, creating a “new economic reality.”
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Johnston and Fields reflect on victories
Kit Johnston and Jason Fields have similar opinions on many Yamhill County issues. Starting next year, they will be serving together on the Board of Commissioners. Johnston earned a second term by defeating ...
Mac PD changes schedule to improve morale, retention
The McMinnville Police Department is hoping a scheduling change will boost officer morale and help with employee retention. Chief Cord Wood presented the department’s annual budget this week, comprising ...
High fuel prices battering Oregon's economic forecast
Oil prices have doubled since Oregon’s top economists last met with reporters and lawmakers to discuss the state’s economic outlook, creating a “new economic reality.”
Legion leads Memorial Day events at area cemeteries
McMinnville American Legion Riders and other Legion organizations will lead Memorial Day ceremonies at several cemeteries on Monday. The observances are among several activities that will celebrate Memorial ...
Stopping By: Framed by blooms
When Shelley and Walt Gowell moved into their home at 1325 N.E. 16th St., the front yard was overshadowed by a huge cedar tree on the opposite side of the street. It shaded Shelley’s roses, although ...
Local News
BALLOTS DUE TODAY: Voters to decide school board seats, McMinnville fire district merger
Updated 5/16/23 Ballots for the May election are due by 8 p.m. today, May 16. If mailed, they must be postmarked by today's date, and must arrive at the Yamhill County Elections Division within seven ...
DA Lynch comments on Appeals Court ruling
Following the April 2 Oregon Court of Appeals opinion of State v. Johnny Lee Widerman, the Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the opinion and any impacts to the office’s ...
Sewage discharged into Yamhill River
Approximately 50,000 gallons of partially treated sewage was discharged into the South Yamhill River Monday due to a control system failure at the McMinnville Water Reclamation Facility. At approximately ...
Child abuse intervention center works to raise awareness, funds
Juliette’s House, the Yamhill County child abuse intervention center, will host several activities to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April — including a special blue marble treasure ...
Sports
Mac Softball: Josh Terry celebrates 100th career coaching victory as Grizzlies make postseason push
Since the 2022 season, McMinnville’s varsity softball team has had five consecutive postseason appearances, three quarterfinal trips, one semifinal appearance and two Pacific Conference crowns. They ...
Mac Baseball: Grizzlies take series over Tide, travel to Beaverton for first round of playoffs
May 18 McMinnville 11 Glencoe 1 No. 19-ranked McMinnville (14-12, 8-9) began its final series of the regular season on Monday at Patton Middle School, taking on No. 35-ranked Glencoe (7-18, 5-12). In ...
Duniway's Feucht takes gold at European Jiu-Jitsu nationals
On April 19, Duniway Middle School eighth grader and honor roll student Everett Feucht competed against the top competition in his class at the 2026 European Kids International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation ...
Mac Golf: Findley places 14th at state
Every dial was turned up to 11 on Monday and Tuesday as the 5A and 6A Girls State Golf Championship took over OGA Golf Course in Woodburn. Among the 14 full teams and 98 individuals playing in the 6A ...
3A Playoff Roundup: Trio of teams playing for softball title
Pirates, Tigers, Dawgs playoff bound Three Yamhill County softball teams have secured their placement in the 3A State Championship tournament. A trio of locals secured automatic tournament berths with ...
Features
Quirk of the Week: Roadside oddities, one writ larch, gather around Sheridan, Willamina
Quirk of the Week on Feb. 19 crept west from McMinnville, but this week takes us farther west still, along the highways and deep into the hills … No exploration of West Valley Quirk would be complete ...
Whatchamacolumn: Property tax summary provides feast of numbers
My occasional obsession with numbers is well fed every October by the annual Yamhill County property tax summary. And Yamhill County Assessor Derrick Wharff always contributes enough extra analysis to ...
Easter egg hunts planned Saturday
Get out your Easter baskets — and waterproof shoes — for Easter egg hunts in most Yamhill County cities this Saturday, April 8. Fire departments, service clubs and civic groups plan to hide ...
Stopping By: A creative place
It’s always the season for planting and growing at Incahoots, a business that thrives on change
Nostalgic comedy ‘Harvey’ opens March 31 at Gallery
Will audiences see the title character in “Harvey,” the nostalgic comedy that opens Friday, March 31, at Gallery Theater? Director Steve Cox won’t say. But he is betting theatergoers ...
