Good morning, McMinnville.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

McMinnville Bluegrass Jam

7-9 p.m. — Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — Free entry — Join fellow musicians for a fun and inclusive weekly acoustic jam session.