Daily
McMinnville
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tickets are available for the See Ya Later Foundation’s Denim & Diamonds fundraiser on Saturday, April 18 at the Evergreen Events Center on the museum campus at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.; prices are $100 until March 18, then $125, with proceeds funding scholarships, camps, and family support. News-Register
- ➤ McMinnville Lions Club will host its third-annual Roaring Night of Giving at Evergreen Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 21—tickets are still available—to support Lions scholarships and the High School Resource Room. News-Register
- ➤ A local nonprofit helped Jamie Shevchenko overcome a last-minute crisis after she spent her freshman year at Linfield, drawing on her roots from rural Yamhill. The support ensured she could continue her education without interruption. News-Register
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Linfield University women’s basketball earned its record 20th win — a comeback against the Loggers — during Saturday’s matinee, boosting its bid for the top spot in the Northwest Conference. News-Register
- ➤ The Mac girls basketball team won 55 to 42 at Newberg as Summers recorded her ninth double-double at McGrath Gymnasium, one of the conference's oldest basketball venues. News-Register
- ➤ At the McMinnville Aquatic Center on Saturday, the Grizzlies qualified for swim championships in 10 events while the boys captured the Pacific Conference title. News-Register
- ➤ Local girls basketball teams wrapped up their season with playoff berths. Yamhill Carlton’s Feb. 12 win over Corbett secured a playoff spot amid pending seeding decisions, Dayton beat Scio to earn a conference playoff game, and Amity swept the PacWest schedule to set up a Feb. 28 state playoff game. News-Register
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Father Daughter Dance
5-8 p.m. — Chehalem Armory & Youth Center — $49 per attendee — A magical evening of dinner, dancing, and memories for families of all kinds.
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Out of the desert
Fundraising GALA for the Mission catered by Harvest Fresh. Live & Silent auctions.
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Out of the desert
Fundraising GALA for the Mission catered by Harvest Fresh. Live & Silent auctions.
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McMinnville Chess Club Meeting
5:30-8 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in chess games and enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere.
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St. Paddy's Kick Off Party
7:30 p.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — $21 — Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with live music from The Katie Jane Band.
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McMinnville Wine + Food Classic
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum — $20+ — Experience a delightful blend of Oregon wines, local food, and live entertainment under the iconic Spruce Goose.
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McMinnville Chess Club Gatherings
5:30-8 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in chess games and enjoy community play in a vibrant venue.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.
~ Mark Caine
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