Good morning, McMinnville.

Access to Huddleston Pond & Hampton Park in Willamina remains closed through Dec.

18 for geotechnical drilling on the riverside embankment to support permanent creek bank repairs. Officials say the project will progress in two phases, with conceptual work now and construction planned for early 2026.

Hadley Hughes scored 24 points in a Dayton game on Thu, Dec.

11 at the high school gym, leading the Pirates to a 53-45 win over De La Salle North Catholic after her father's passing on Wed, Dec. 10.

Ferrua scored 31 points to lead his team to a 71-67 win over McDaniel, while sophomore forward Xander Gurash grabbed a crucial final rebound in a fast-paced game.

McMinnville Wonderland Brew Fest

12-6 p.m. — The Bitter Monk — Admission includes 5 taster tokens — Celebrate seasonal beers and ciders with live music and local artisan treats.

New Year's Eve Bash with DTW

9 PM – 3 AM — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — $23 — Celebrate the New Year with a dynamic horn band delivering vibrant Jazz, Funk, R&B, and Swing tunes.

Starfinder RPG Game Night

5-9 p.m. — Mana Cloud, Geek Boutique & Gaming Store — Free to play — Venture into the cosmos in this ongoing sci-fantasy campaign with a new crew of adventurers.