Good morning, McMinnville.

The Yamhill Community Care Organization awarded over $600,000 in grants to 15 local nonprofits for community health projects that include food support, education and wellness programs.

Seamus McCarthy said proposals totaling 5.3 million were reviewed by several committees — and the board approved the final selections.

Mak and Maleah Parshall moved to McMinnville in June to grow their businesses which include MoleBusters, an online service for personalized content, and an eBay store.

They married on May-31 and will launch Mak's book Adaptability in a virtual event on Nov-1 while he plans to start a law business in Arizona.

Raising Cane’s, a fried chicken chain from Louisiana that currently operates one Oregon restaurant, plans to open several new locations in the Willamette Valley over the next year—expanding its footprint in the state.

Nearly 50 Yamhill County artists will open their studios on Oct.

3—giving residents a chance to explore the 31st annual Art Harvest Studio Tour and see a variety of creative works.

Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will review a proposed deed change that could allow residents to use Charles Metsker Park and Rainbow Lake for daily recreation—pending approval at an upcoming meeting.

ODOT will start a $23 million project early next year to improve state-owned roads in McMinnville + the project will update ramps and bicycle routes.

More than 111,000 people buying health insurance through the marketplace will pay higher premiums in 2026 and nearly 35,000, including 761 in Yamhill County, will lose financial help if Congress does not extend pandemic-era tax credits—lawmakers are debating the credits as higher costs may force many to skip coverage and small businesses might cut jobs.

The Mac Grizzlies boys varsity soccer team with a 4–1–2 record beat the Cardinals in a close match.

The girls varsity team suffered their first loss—when No. 2 West Linn won.

The Grizzlies ended their losing streak with a 40—0 win at Wortman Stadium against 5A McKay on Sept.

26; senior players made key plays that boosted the team. The win gives them confidence as they prepare to face Liberty on Oct. 3.

Runtoberfest 2025

8:30-11:00 a.m. — McMinnville High School — Registration fee required — Participate in a 5K run/walk and a kid's mile in support of education.

McMinnville Bluegrass Jam

7-9 p.m. — Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — Free entry — Weekly acoustic jam welcoming all levels of bluegrass enthusiasts to join the fun.

McMinnville Chess Club Gathering

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in some friendly chess matches at a relaxed community venue.

McMinnville Chess Club Gathering

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in a friendly chess club community with open play and resources for all skill levels.

McMinnville Chess Club Gathering

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in lively chess matches and community connections in a historic venue.

McMinnville Chess Club Gathering

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in spirited chess matches in a community-driven environment with fellow chess enthusiasts.