By Rebecca Wallis Yamhill County, OR – January 16, 2026 Managed Operational Models Are Reshaping Yamhill County Elections Marvin Bernards did not lose an election. His campaign was shut down. That distinction matters because it...
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Letters for October 28, 2025
McMinnville’s $98.5 Million Bond: A Costly Gamble Taxpayers Cannot Afford As McMinnville voters prepare to decide on a $98.5 million general obligation bond in the November 2025 election, the proposal demands close scrutiny. At its...
County Reminds Voters: Insert Ballots Correctly To Keep Votes Private
By Rebecca Wallis McMinnville, OR – October 28, 2025 Yamhill County Elections officials are reminding voters to take an extra moment while sealing their ballots this election season. A small hole in the return envelope...
Editor’s Viewpoint: Oregon CARES PAC: Progressive Politics Hiding Behind a “Non-Partisan” Mask
By Rebecca Wallis Newberg, OR – May 7, 2025 Oregon CARES PAC, based in Newberg, Oregon, presents itself as a non-partisan group aiming to “elevate responsible and equitable community leaders.” But beneath this polished language...
Chemeketa Community College Seeks Voter Support for Bond Renewal in May Election
by Rebecca Wallis Yamhill County, OR – March 14, 2025 Chemeketa Community College is once again seeking voter support for a bond measure in the upcoming May 20, 2025, election. The measure, if passed, would...
Editorial Board of Yamhill County News Endorses Lindsay Berschauer
By Editorial Staff Yamhill County, OR – October 21, 2024 Two people continue to vie for the position of county commissioner, an $80,000 a year job on the board of directors for a $200,000,000 per...
“Two Days Online Commissioner Forum” Series, Day 2 – Challenger David “Bubba” King
By Rebecca Wallis YAMHILL COUNTY, OR – October 10, 2024 Below are the 15 complex questions asked of Challenger David “Bubba” King on a variety of multi-layered subjects. Our editorial team did not throw softballs....
“Two Days Online Commissioner Forum” Series, Day 1 – Incumbent Lindsay Berschauer
By Rebecca Wallis YAMHILL COUNTY, OR – October 9, 2024 Below are the 15 complex questions asked of Commissioner Chair Berschauer on a variety of multi-layered subjects. Our editorial team did not throw softballs. We...