Dundee News

Every autumn for the past four decades, farmers and vineyard managers have picked, crushed and pressed increasing amounts of wine grapes from the gently rolling hillsides of Yamhill County.

Willard Wayne Waggoner, one of three defendants in last Aprila s shooting of a Dundee man, pleaded guilty Thursday in Yamhill County Circuit Court to one count of first-degree robbery.

Drive past vines loaded with ripening pinot grapes to the Bella Vida tasting room, where you can get a quick lesson in wines.

Enjoy chocolate and wine pairings at the Four Graces Extreme Chocolate Tasting from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at The Four Graces tasting room, 9605 NE Fox Farm Road in Dundee.

The News-Register staff YAMHILL - Dozens of firefighters and engines are fighting a huge blaze on Turner Creek Road near Menafee County Park.

Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team agents discovered a large marijuana grow operation northwest of McMinnville, off Peavine Road.

Looking north on Highway 99W toward Dundee. At left is a bend in McDougall Road.

One of the original wineries in Dundee, Erath has some of the area's best pinot noirs.

The Maresh Red Hills Vineyard tasting room is located in a picturesque red barn, filled with charm, and Sam Bauman, the tasting room manager, is a delight to speak with.

For political candidates seeking office in Yamhill County, there is one inevitability.

It's Friday -- time to find some neato weather photos and videos to hold you through the weekend.

The YCOM Executive Board will meet in special session Wednesday to approve a contract for consulting services with ADCOMM Engineering, the Washington-based firm that built the radio system now being used by ...

Heiruspecs w/ Christina B, 9 p.m., The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St., $9, 884-5353 or www.waitingroomlounge.com The Faint, 8 p.m., Sokol Underground, 2234 S 13th St., sold out, 346-9802 or ...

Republican congressional candidate Joel Haugen turned a few heads when he showed up at the Elephant Garlic Festival parade in North Plains riding the "Haugenator," a four-wheeled, three-passenger electric ...

Ten local fire departments combined forces Tuesday to gain control of a field fire that sent a thick column of black smoke spiraling high into the sky about 4 p.m. The smoke was visible for miles.

The changes would give rural counties the same sort of regulatory discretion cities have, advocates say.

Prosecutor Alicia Eagan has threatened to withdraw a plea bargain offered to Leonel Zurita-Loeza, charged with manslaughter in the tragic death of a mother of seven on Mother's Day, if it is not accepted by 3 ...

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Get your bike and ride for a cause as part of the Vista Hills Winery and Bike Gallery Wine Country Ride and Lunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at 6475 Hilltop Lane in Dayton.