The News-Register was founded in 1866 as the Lafayette Courier, making it one of the oldest continuously published newspapers in Oregon. The newspaper has undergone several name changes and mergers over the years, eventually becoming the News-Register in 1953 when the McMinnville Register and the McMinnville Telephone-Register combined. The Bladine family has been involved with the newspaper since 1928 when Phillip Bladine purchased the Telephone-Register. Today, the News-Register is still owned and operated by the Bladine family, with Jeb Bladine serving as the publisher, continuing the family's long-standing commitment to local journalism. Based in McMinnville, Oregon, the News-Register covers a wide range of local news topics including community events, local government, education, business, sports, and arts and entertainment. The newspaper focuses primarily on news from McMinnville and Yamhill County, providing in-depth coverage of issues affecting the local community. While local news is its main priority, the News-Register also includes state and national news relevant to its readership. The publication maintains both a print edition and a digital presence through its website, newsregister.com. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of the News-Register is its commitment to environmental sustainability. In 2009, the newspaper became one of the first in the United States to switch to a soy-based ink for its printing process. This eco-friendly initiative not only reduced the newspaper's environmental impact but also improved the print quality and made the newspaper more easily recyclable, demonstrating the publication's dedication to both journalistic excellence and environmental responsibility.