Lebanon jail levy defeated; voters choose new mayors, councilors
Lebanon residents gave a big thumbs-down to reopening the Lebanon Municipal Jail in the Nov. 3 election. An $8.3 million levy that would have reopened and sustained…
LATEST NEWS
State penalizing Waterloo on regular basis due to missing reports
During a financial review for September at its meeting in October, the Waterloo City Council learned the city is being charged monthly for two older quarterly reports that have yet to be filed…
Proposed Lebanon ordinance would bill some landlords for utilities
The Lebanon City Council held its regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, during which time they approved a renegotiated contract for building services, heard a request for funds to support the…
Lebanon man killed in motorcycle crash
A Lebanon man was killed in a single-vehicle accident near Lebanon on Thursday, Nov. 5. Oregon State Police responded to a call about the accident at approximately 10:55 p.m. The preliminary…
Commissioners fund farmers markets, sell Lebanon property
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker made quick work of agenda items at their Tuesday, Nov. 3, meeting. The…
Sweet Home man waives right to jury trial in Mariah King case
A Sweet Home man who is nearing his trial date in a murder charge recently waived his right to a jury trial. Jerod L. Norman, 42, was indicted with second-degree murder and first-degree abuse…
Every Democratic governor in the U.S. outperformed Kamala Harris—except one
Oregonians voted more red in the governor’s race than they did in the 2024 presidential election. By Khushboo Rathore Gov. Tina Kotek didn’t catch the Democratic “blue wave” that rolled…
SPORTS
Huskies steamroll N. Valley in 35-15 playoff win
By Ryker Burr and Scott Swanson The New Era Sweet Home will advance to the OSAA state football playoff quarterfinals for the first time since 2009 after handling North Valley a 35-15 defeat on…
ELCA boys soccer season ends in state playoffs
The East Linn Christian Eagles saw their state championship hopes end Nov. 7 after falling 2-1 to Crosshill Christian School in the 2A/1A state quarterfinals match at Salem Capital Futbol…
SH girls seventh in first state XC appearance since 2013
Sweet Home’s girls, in their first appearance at the state cross-country championships since 2013, tied for seventh at Lane Community College Saturday, Nov. 7. On a wet course and battling…
Eagles finish sixth in first state XC appearance since ‘17
In their first return to the state cross-country championships since 2017, East Linn Christian’s girls finished sixth Saturday, Nov. 7, in the 1A/2A race at Lane Community College. Sophomore…
COMMUNITY
Community effort replaces worn-out SH Skate Park equipment
A combination effort between the Sweet Home School District, the Rotary and Interact clubs, and local businesses have resulted in repairs to the Sweet Home Skate Park. The park has been at at…
Museum crowd gets tour of Express history
For 136 years, the Lebanon Express documented the people, businesses, events and changes that shaped the community, from its early days as a weekly newspaper to its final issue in January…
Scene Around Town: Nov. 11, 2026
Sankey Bandstand Addition Celebrated Sweet Home citizens and public officials gather Nov. 2 to celebrate the completion of the new bandstand at Sankey Park. At left, Mayor Susan Coleman and…
OPINION
SH Council changes bring new abilities
Editor: The election of a new mayor and three City Council members in Sweet Home will have a big effect on our future. There are problems that have been put on hold for too long,…
Tax credit, double impact for cultural donations
Editor: Those who donate to good causes at the end of each year should consider the Oregon Cultural Trust. This program, unique to Oregon, lets you double the impact of your donation…
FROM OUR FILES
From Our Files: Nov. 11, 2026
Nov. 15, 1951 A well-intentioned Sweet Home newcomer, Allen Garnet Tate, turned himself in, confessing – out of fear immigration authorities would get him – that he made illegal entry into the United…
From Our Files: Nov. 4, 2026
Nov. 8, 1951 Ralph “Swede” Johnson, parttime Sweet Home resident living currently in Nevada, was held up by officials as an example of how not to construct living quarters. He owns 18 rental dwellings…
OREGON JOURNALISM PROJECT (OJP)
SPOTLIGHT: Sarah Emmans
A public finance expert considers the way forward for Oregon after the Nov. 3 blue wave. By OJP Staff In the wake of the Nov. 3 election, and as Oregon begins to grapple with the impact of…
Affording basic needs is difficult for many Oregon households
ALICE, an economic hardship measure, indicates that in some parts of the state, more than half of households face choices between food and rent. By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project…
Kotek takes commanding lead over Drazan in early election returns
The governor appears poised to overcome a low popularity rating in a rematch of 2022 nominees. By Nigel Jaquiss and Grace Benninghoff Oregon Journalism Project The mood Tuesday night at the…