Good morning, McMinnville.

Voters will decide Measure 36-241 to restore the Yamhelas Westsider Trail to the county Transportation System Plan (this would preserve the option to build a multiuse bike and walking path in the future and create safer routes between towns).

McMinnville native Stephanie Baker (Linfield graduate) has written an essay about turning 64 and facing aging, mixing humor with practical changes—like adding grab bars and planning for Medicare and assisted living costs.

In September a large McMinnville High School party prompted 21-day suspensions for many student athletes, District 40 declined to confirm details citing student confidentiality, and parents are questioning whether the district applied its "reasonable period of time" rule evenly.

The final week of the regular high school football season kicks off with games across the state, and McMinnville is scheduled to play at North Salem at 7 p.m.; follow live scores + updates.

Oregon State is negotiating to keep quarterback Braden Atkinson for 2027 after receiver Jesse Legree announced he will return, and Atkinson leads the nation in passing yards (2,604) and touchdowns (24).

He is focused on the season and will play tonight at 8:00 p.m. PT in Fresno.

Oregon State visits Fresno State today at 8 p.m. at Valley Children’s Stadium, and Fresno beat reporter Anthony Galaviz predicts Oregon State will win 43 to 34 while saying Fresno must improve pass protection and red-zone accuracy to stay competitive (TV: USA Network).