Good morning, McMinnville.

The Yamhill County Historical Museum will host American Past Times on Saturday, June 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will include a pancake breakfast at 8:30, a classic car show, vintage base ball game and farm demos at 11275 S.W.

Durham Lane — call for details.

Linfield University has received a grant from the Institute of International Education to help up to 25 Pell-grant eligible students get their first passports for study abroad.

The grant covers the $165 fee and offers workshops and advising support.

Oregon lawmakers opposed Gov. Kotek's new Quality Education Commission appointments over concerns that the current school funding method does not meet student needs after low test scores.

They plan to propose reforms in the 2027 session to ensure more transparent funding formulas.

The Oregon Department of Forestry confirmed emerald ash borers were found in three new Willamette Valley sites Tuesday.

They were spotted in a Tualatin parking lot, near Newberg, and outside a Silverton home, and officials ask residents to report any further signs.

A $3.6 million fiber internet project was completed ahead of schedule and will soon bring broadband to about 300 underserved households in Yamhill County—installations may begin with the first customer coming online in the next few days and 85 households receiving a $59 plan.

EA Sports released College Football 27 team rankings this week (game set for July 10) and rated the Ducks highest at 91; the defense earned the top spot while the offense ranked second, fueling hopes for a strong 2026 national title run.

Pacific Conference baseball announced all-league teams and individual awards for the high school season.

Carter Hawes of Newberg earned player of the year, Alex Lopez of Sherwood earned pitcher of the year, and Andrew Reichenbach of Newberg earned coach of the year after votes by league coaches.

Grizzlies baseball star Cameron Hyder credited his family (and the local community) for helping him overcome challenges as he developed his skills with McMinnville High School baseball.

He said their support has been a key factor in his journey.

Pacific Conference coaches announced the all-league teams and individual softball awards, including Forest Grove's Player of the Year, Cali Davis, and Sherwood's Pitcher of the Year, with selections also honoring McMinnville athletes - results set from the season's coaches' votes.

McMinnville Chess Club Weekly Gathering

5:30-8:00 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in friendly chess matches and enjoy community bonding in a historic setting.