Displays ‘wow’ at Rock and Mineral Show
Growing up in Sweet Home, Alisha Basham’s grandmother used to take her to the Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Show when she was a child. Now Basham’[s own daughter, Roe,…
LATEST NEWS
Lebanon pool settles out of court with former executive director
The Lebanon Aquatic District filled a recently vacated seat on the board and appointed board members as co-budget officers during its last two regular meetings. More recently, it was revealed…
Poll indicates support for Lebanon jail levy
During the Lebanon City Council meeting, held March 25, City Manager Ron Whitlatch announced the city received survey results from a poll intended to determine whether the city should ask…
Legislator reports on short session at Chamber Forum Lunch
Money and power moves were big focuses of conversation among legislators during this year’s short legislative session, state Rep. Jami Cate, who represents east Linn County, told attendees…
Grant will fund new lights at Fair & Expo buildings
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Officer New high-efficiency lighting systems funded by a Business Oregon Grant will soon be installed in three buildings at the Linn County Fair &…
‘No Kings’ protest draws hundreds
East Linn Indivisible participated in the third “No Kings” rally, a coordinated nationwide event held this year on Saturday, March 28, at the north end of Lebanon next to Academy Square.…
OSU Extension reopens Rural Living Day workshops
On a warm, sunny day during Oregon’s mid-winter season, people from throughout the Willamette Valley spent their Saturday mostly inside for an opportunity to learn how to care for their land.…
SPORTS
Eagles enter track season with lots of state experience
Once again, East Linn Christian is looking deep into the season in setting its track and field goals. The Eagle girls finished second last year in the 2A Special Division 2 championships, then…
Eagles looking to build ‘consistency’ on baseball diamond
East Linn baseball, in rebuilding mode since the COVID pandemic, is looking to gain some ground on the basepaths this year under second-year Coach Corey Burns. Burns, who has assisted the…
Sports Roundup: SH baseball struggles on Spring Break trip
After winning its first two games of the season, Sweet Home’s baseball team ran into some tough opponents during Spring Break, losing four games at the Riverhawk Baseball Invitational in The…
Tennis returns to SHHS after a few decades
After 30-some years in hibernation, tennis is back as a sport at Sweet Home High School. Brian Brands, who heads the school district’s Student Services division, and his wife Cathy…
COMMUNITY
Scene Around Town: April 1, 2026
Growing Expert Gardeners Master Gardeners of OSU Extension Service kicked off its free weekly series of garden lectures, above, on Saturday, March 28. On this particular day, Master Gardener…
Local candidates forums planned this month
Two local organizations have announced that they will hold forums to allow the public to hear from candidates in the state House District 11 and Senate District 6 races in the May 19 primary…
Leonard Dale Sigmund
Leonard Sigmund Nov. 16, 1939 – March 21, 2026 Leonard Dale Sigmund, 86, of Lebanon, passed away March 21, 2026. He was born in Holton, Kan., on Nov. 16, 1939 at 6 a.m. His father,…
OPINION
Opinion: Oregon voters reject most laws in referendums
By Mia Maldonado May’s vote on a controversial 2025 transportation law will mark the 67th time in state history that Oregonians opposed a law strongly enough to petition for its…
Don’t rush it on outdoor gym plans
Editor: The possibility of a new outdoor gym was a topic during a recent Sweet Home City Council meeting. After a short presentation the council voted to approve one. It will be…
FROM OUR FILES
From Our Files: April 1, 2026
April 5, 1951 A flurry of activity noted in Sweet Home restaurants and taverns is due to recent anti-gambling raids in Clackamas County. Police Chief John Kinsella said he ordered the removal of all…
From Our Files: March 25, 2026
March 29, 1951 City Council told a Eugene outdoor adventure advertising firm it must remove a billboard it had begun to erect at 15th and M streets because it was within the city’s fire zone and was…
OREGON JOURNALISM PROJECT (OJP)
New census data shows Oregon losing residents in their prime earning years — due, in part, to costly housing
As international migration and birth rates decline, the state will need to boost migration from other states, experts say. By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project …
An ‘elegant solution’ emerges for Portland Harbor Superfund site and a troubled tycoon
After more than a quarter century, the public could emerge as an unexpected winner from one of Oregon’s largest environmental disasters. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism…
Battle erupts between SEIU and long-term care providers
Felisa Hagins ( An SEIU rally (Brian Brose) Two powerful groups disagree whether the names of job applicants should be a matter of public record. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon…