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McMinnville aging like a fine wine
Construction is booming in McMinnville as local officials and business owners seek to capitalize on strong demand for wine-country tourism.
Boutique hotel project slated for Yamhill County
A boutique hotel coming to downtown McMinnville will hold true to its local roots, from ownership of the building to its design.
McMinnville to shelve urban growth boundary expansion
The Land Conservation and Development Commission has remanded McMinnville鈥檚 urban growth boundary amendment to the city, after a July 2011 decision by the Oregon Court of Appeals found that the expansion violated state laws. The decision signals a victory for conservationists and presents a huge question mark for city planners.
McMinnville Habitat project has neighbors on edge
Plans for a Habitat for Humanity development in McMinnville include some of the most energy-efficient building techniques the nonprofit has used to date. But the strong sustainability angle isn鈥檛 enough to win over a group of local residents opposed to the project.
McMinnville women inspire homebuilding movement
Three McMinnville women 鈥� all widowed mothers of adult children with developmental disabilities 鈥� have laid the foundation for what many think could be a new movement in the way houses are built.
Oregon鈥檚 land-use system broken, critics say
Some say Oregon鈥檚 land-use process is heading in the wrong direction. From Bend to Woodburn to McMinnville, cities are encountering uncertainty, long delays and different interpretations of rules. But state land-use officials say finding practical solutions is difficult.
Land-use officials contest court’s urban growth boundary decision
State land-use officials today expressed concern over a recent Court of Appeals decision to overturn McMinnville鈥檚 urban growth boundary expansion, which was approved by LCDC in 2008. The remand adds even more time to a process that McMinnville started in 2000 as part of the state-required review of its comprehensive plan.
Court shoots down McMinnville UGB expansion proposal
The Oregon Court of Appeals late last week sided against recent Land Conservation and Development Commission approval of the expansion, and called into question the inclusion of nearly 800 acres of farmland to accommodate population and job growth. Portions of the proposal now must be re-examined by the LCDC and retooled to receive state approval.
Scott Edwards Architecture designs McMinnville Head Start
A major renovation and addition to McMinnville鈥檚 Head Start facility will double the amount of classroom space so that more children can participate in the program.
Photos: Evergreen Wings and Waves Waterpark
An Evergreen International Aviation 747-100 airliner serves as the visual centerpiece and launching point of four water slides at the Evergreen Wings and Waves Waterpark in McMinnville, which will open for business in June.
Local plumbers’ union pickets contractor over labor negotiations
Members of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 290 picketed the offices of Gormley Plumbing + Mechanical in McMinnville.
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum
Hoffman Construction has placed a Boeing 747 atop a steel structure at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville. The jumbo jet is the centerpiece of a new water park and educational museum being built on the museum grounds.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
