Daily
McMinnville
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A longtime local family has turned the former First Federal branch into a coffee shop and deli serving coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, plus lunch and dinner items. The new business welcomes local customers at a familiar neighborhood spot. News-Register
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual Wine & Food Classic drew crowds to two pavilions at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum this past weekend. The fundraiser for St. James School featured local wineries, chefs, and artisans with food trucks drawing extra guests. News-Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McMinnville Water & Light will move temporarily to 340 N.E. Kirby St. on May 4 while its headquarters on Marsh Lane is renovated. Construction will start in June and finish next summer — the move, just over a mile away, aims to shorten the project duration and save money. News-Register
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brooklynn Summers, a senior forward, earned conference Player of the Year and was named to the all-conference first team after leading Mac's girls basketball team with multiple double-doubles during league play — marking the fourth straight award for the Grizzlies. News-Register
- ➤ Linfield’s softball team outscored the Willamette Bearcats 22-1 in a four-game sweep at Del Smith Stadium on Saturday, Mar. 14. News-Register
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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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Live DJ Performance by DJ Blue Note Charlie
6-10 p.m. — HiFi Wine Bar — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of captivating tunes with DJ Blue Note Charlie spinning live.
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Sauvage - An Exploration of Oregon Sauvignon Blanc
11 AM – 3 PM — Durant Vineyards Tasting Room — Cost info not provided — Discover Oregon's unique Sauvignon Blanc at this seasonal celebration combining wine, food, and music.
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