Daily
McMinnville
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Construction of a new boutique hotel began today on Alpine Avenue after months of planning; owners (Tim Wade and Carole Lundgren) expect it to operate as the Piquette hotel and serve local visitors. News-Register
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oregon health officials said the state will keep its own vaccine schedule, recommending shots such as hepatitis A and B and influenza despite federal changes that removed these vaccines on Monday; public and private insurers will cover them through year's end. The Oregonian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Aaron Fentress invites fans to email questions ahead of the Ducks’ College Football Playoff semifinal against No. 1 Indiana at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Fans can send inquiries & join the conversation as the team prepares for the high-stakes matchup. The Oregonian
- ➤ Eighth grader Tanner Rauch from Patton Middle School was the lone McMinnville representative to place at the 2025 Sierra Nevada Classic in Reno from Dec. 29-30, earning a 4-0 record and winning his weight class. News-Register
- ➤ Seven players from the Dayton Pirates earned 3A football All-State honors from the OSAA after an undefeated season; senior Stephen Macias received first-team nods at running back and second-team recognition at linebacker, with teammates including Asher Maxwell, Logan Oliveira, Alejandro Magana, Royal Carlson, Kolby Wofford, and Tyler Pond. News-Register
- ➤ Dayton athlete Aliyah Sauceda won the championship in the 170 lb class after she defeated 6A metro opponents today at a 3A wrestling event in McMinnville. News-Register
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Starfinder RPG Game Night
5-9 p.m. — Mana Cloud, Geek Boutique & Gaming Store — Free to play — Venture into the cosmos in this ongoing sci-fantasy campaign with a new crew of adventurers.
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McMinnville Bluegrass Jam
7-9 p.m. — Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — Free entry — Join fellow musicians for a fun and inclusive weekly acoustic jam session.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.
~ Jimi Hendrix
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