Daily
McMinnville
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Patton Middle School mourns the sudden death of eighth-grader Zakai Motley (a local athlete) who died on Friday, Feb. 20 as principal Allison Eitzen notified families on Saturday. News-Register
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Willamette Valley Medical Center’s wound center — now with hyperbaric chambers — offers a new treatment option for patients with radiation burns, diabetic ulcers and other hard-to-heal wounds. News-Register
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Yamhill Carlton girls basketball team made the state playoffs after beating the Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates 32+27 on Saturday, Feb. 21. It is their second consecutive playoff appearance. News-Register
- ➤ On Friday, Mac Boys Basketball won 61-59 in overtime against No. 47 Glencoe — senior guard Dylan Ferrua and sophomore forward Xander Gurash each scored 18 points. They had a home game Tuesday and will finish with a tip off against No. 44 Liberty on Thursday. 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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Stand Up Comedy Showcase Showdown
7 PM — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — $75 prize for best set — Enjoy an entertaining mix of comedy competition and audience games with local talent.
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Spring Equinox Sound Bath
3-7 p.m. — The Ground at Stillwater — $50 per person — Experience a restorative afternoon with sound healing, meditation, and creative workshops.
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Evergreen Spring Camps
9 AM – 3 PM — Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum — $349+ — Engage in aerospace-themed fun and learning with hands-on STEAM activities and museum tours.
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McMinnville Chess Club Gathering
5:30-8 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in friendly chess matches and explore our extensive Chess Library in a community-centric venue.
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