Raven Young

Raven Young is a McMinnville-based interior designer, developer, and host of "Town Talk," sharing real-world insight on small-town life, construction, and community growth.

Raven Young's Work 2 Articles

Business - Apr 08, 2025 McMinnville’s Moment

In one year, downtown McMinnville saw 22 buildings rehabbed, $18.6 million reinvested, 54 new housing units built, and event attendance jump from 12,000 to over 31,000. Vacancy dropped from 30% to 8%. That’s not a trend — that’s a turnaround.

by Raven Young

Opinion - Apr 04, 2025 Tariffs are raising my costs, but that's not the whole story

Maybe it’s time we stop pretending the cheapest option is the best one—especially when it leaves us empty-handed the moment the world hiccups.

by Raven Young