Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

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Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 14, Linfield held a town hall where students expressed frustration over the administration’s handling of a plan to cut costs aimed at eliminating a $4.9 million deficit—students demanded clearer answers on faculty cuts and more transparency as the draft proposal is under review until July 4 before final approval on Sept. 19. The Linfield Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health insurers in Oregon proposed premium hikes for 2026 for individuals and small businesses—averaging about 10% and over 11% increases, with companies like Kaiser and Providence asking for hikes that could affect thousands. The Division of Financial Regulation will review the proposals, hold public meetings on June 20 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and on July 18 from 12 to 3 p.m., and decide in August if the increases are fair. The Oregonian
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend in Oregon, residents can fish, clam, and crab without a license or tag and the state is stocking rainbow trout statewide while free parking+camping is offered in state parks on Saturday. Family fishing events are also planned for the weekend. The Oregonian
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The McMinnville Grizzlies won a playoff game 5 to 4 in extra innings on Friday at Patton Middle School—Tyler Brummitt led a key rally against South Medford. News-Register
- ➤ Tuesday’s baseball state tournament semifinal games set Saturday’s championship matchups— in Class 6A, Grant beat Jesuit 8 to 2 and Sunset beat McMinnville 5 to 1. Teams in Classes 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A/1A advanced with wins over teams such as Wilsonville, Canby, Marist Catholic, Pendleton/Nixyaawii, Taft, Cascade Christian, Umpqua Valley Christian and Kennedy—deciding the field for Saturday's contests. The Oregonian
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An Evening with the SR-71 Crew
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum — Tickets required — Immerse yourself in culinary delights and aviation history with the legendary SR-71 crew.
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Family Health & Fitness Day
Join us for the free, family friendly event! We will have interactive fitness demos, wellness vendors, an obstacle course, snacks and attendees will have the opportunity to win free raffle prizes.
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Family Health & Fitness Day
Join us for the free, family friendly event! We will have interactive fitness demos, wellness vendors, an obstacle course, snacks and attendees will have the opportunity to win free raffle prizes.
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Boot Leg Jam at Oregon Brews & BBQ Father's Day Bash
4:30-6 p.m. — Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo Office — Free entry — Enjoy bluegrass sounds and celebrate Father's Day with great music and local vibes.
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WVQ Quilt Show: Quilts in Bloom
10 AM - 4 PM — Heritage Building Yamhill County Fairgrounds — Admission details not provided — Explore a vibrant showcase of beautiful quilts by the Willamette Valley Quilters.
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Linfield Team Football Camp 2025
June 20-23 — Maxwell Field — Fee required — Train with the Camas Papermakers and elevate your football skills at this dedicated team camp.
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McMinnville Bluegrass Jam
7-9 p.m. — Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — Free entry — Weekly acoustic jam welcoming all levels to enjoy bluegrass music in a friendly atmosphere.
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