SH cheer squad ends string of runner-up finishes with title
Sweet Home’s competition cheer squad won the OSAA 4A state championship Saturday, Feb. 14, in decisive fashion, finishing the competition at Oregon City High School…
LATEST NEWS
Heavy rain results in sewer overflow to Ames Creek, South Santiam River
Recent heavy rainfall combined with saturated ground conditions on Monday, Feb. 23, resulted in the City of Sweet Home overflowing diluted raw sewage into Ames Creek, which flows into the…
Naming rights opportunities for Sweet Home library offered
During its Feb. 10 meeting the Sweet Home City Council unanimously approved a policy for the Sweet Home Public Library outlining guidelines and procedures for naming rights and donor…
Lebanon to hire consultant for municipal jail levy
The Lebanon City Council unanimously agreed to move forward toward a possible local option levy during its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The $1.7 million levy would fund the reopening of the…
Summer jobs available through Forest Service
The Willamette National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. “Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer…
Linn County leads state in permit turnaround, commissioners learn
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Planning and Building Department usually takes fewer than 10 days to issue a building permit if the application was complete when…
Fire station roof leaks fixed, eight promoted in district
A recently reported roof leak at the new Lebanon Fire District Station 31 has been repaired, but the district is still researching how to extend the life of its roof for Station 34. Fire Chief…
SPORTS
Lebanon boys wrestling fourth at districts; sending seven to state
By Ryker Burr For The New Era Lebanon’s boys wrestling team placed fourth out of 10 teams at the OSAA 5A Mid-Willamette Conference tournament at Crescent Valley High School Feb. 20-21. Lebanon…
Warriors deliver state cheer title
It was a rookie team but that didn’t faze the Warriors as Lebanon’s competition cheer squad won the school’s first state championship in three years. Lebanon’s girls delivered a performance…
Multiple Huskies qualify in seven events for state swimming
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Though Sweet Home’s swimmers did not earn a district title this year, they left with something equally telling about the state of the program: 32 personal…
Huskies sending 20 wrestlers to state; over 500 points at regionals
By Ryker Burr For The New Era Sweet Home wrestling managed quite the remarkable victory at the 4A Special District 2 Regional Tournament. The Huskies (507) won by over 180 points. Cascade…
COMMUNITY
Upcoming City Meetings
These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts among members, work session additions, holidays, etc. Last minute changes do occur at…
Police Logs: Feb. 25, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in time for our weekly publication, are updated on our website as information…
Circuit Court: Feb. 25, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in time for our weekly publication, are updated on our website as information…
OPINION
Opinion: Why FFA matters in Oregon
By Tricia Mooney In a state where agriculture remains the cornerstone of our economy and culture, Oregon FFA has been cultivating the next generation of leaders for nearly a century.…
Dear Editor: What are we willing to give up to lower taxes?
Editor: I read your editorial regarding the level of taxes in Oregon. I was surprised that you did not mention that Oregon does not have a general sales tax to help offset the need…
FROM OUR FILES
From Our Files: Feb. 25, 2026
March 1, 1951 Three ministers, armed with petitions bearing 385 signatures (many of which came from the east Albany area), successfully argued their anti-liquor cause before the city. The City Council…
From Our Files: Feb. 18, 2026
Feb. 22, 1951 High Mass was conducted at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lebanon for the five children, ages six months to six years, of Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Gutierrez, who died in the worst fire…
OREGON JOURNALISM PROJECT (OJP)
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Oregon AG Dan Rayfield in Trump tariff case
Importers may now seek the return of more than $100 billion after the court says the president lacked the authority to impose import taxes. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project…
Nearly half of Oregon renters burdened by state’s housing crisis
People paying more than 30% of their income in rent face a higher risk of premature death. By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project Gov. Tina Kotek and state lawmakers have tried…
In arena funding talks, Oregon officials playing not to lose
When three struggling governments negotiate with the man who built the nation’s biggest subprime auto lender, taxpayers should get ready to pay. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project Edan…