Oregon sees drop in largest foreign tourist group
Before Oregon could rebound to its pre-pandemic international tourism levels, the state experienced another setback in 2025 that is persisting into this year.
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Former fire chief pleads guilty to theft
Trampas Bergstrom, 49, of Yamhill pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of first-degree theft, a class C felony, for illegal use of Yamhill Fire Protective District money. Bergstrom served as fire chief ...
Planning approves tree, river and view protections in Mac
Tree, river area and scenic view protections that can limit development on private property are headed to McMinnville City Council for final approval — but staff stressed the flexibility of the new ...
Dayton crime rate steady, traffic issues top target
Crime rates in the city of Dayton were similar year-over-year with upticks in fraud and runaway cases, according to Yamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott. Traffic stops remain the largest enforcement target, ...
Oregon sees drop in largest foreign tourist group
Before Oregon could rebound to its pre-pandemic international tourism levels, the state experienced another setback in 2025 that is persisting into this year.
Drawing attention
Presentation by author of ‘Lizard Boy’ graphic novels delights middle school readers
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
Warriors catching flag football itch, dominate first two games
The Amity home crowd flocked to the stands under the Thursday Night lights on April 2 for the Warrior’s newest sport — flag football. Senior quarterback Haley Miersma threw four touchdowns ...
Tigers' flag football more confident in third season
Girls flag football is quickly becoming a favorite of young local athletes. The sport is not yet a sanctioned sport in the Oregon School Activities Association, but with 61 participating Oregon schools ...
Mac Baseball: Brummitt a walking base-hit in win over Nelson
April 3 McMinnville 11 Nelson 7 The Grizzlies (5-2) jumped to No. 2 in Class 6A on Friday with their victory over No. 30 Nelson of the Mt. Hood Conference. Following a walk-off win over No. 17 Lakeridge ...
Mac Softball: Bears back on track with win over Pacers
March 31 McMinnville 0 Sunset 11 The now-No. 15-ranked Grizzlies (4-5) would like to forget their end to March as they were shut out 11-0 for the second consecutive game, this time to No. 3-ranked Sunset ...
3A Baseball: Pirates, Tigers start April on right foot
March 31 Dayton 6 Seaside 5 It seemed hope was lost for the No. 20-ranked Pirates (5-2) when they hosted 4A No. 27 Seaside (3-4) and were down 5-2 in the bottom of the seventh. Freshman Owen Clark ...
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 ...
