Girls take second place, boys seventh in state swimming
By Satina TolmanFor The New Era Sweet Home finished its swimming season with a splash Saturday, as the…
Mayor hopes survey results will steer Sweet Home’s future
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Sweet Home residents have spoken, and the plan is for their…
Commissioners approve new software for Linn County Justice Court
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Director Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker unanimously approved the…
Trump’s executive orders could spell difficulty for rural Oregonians
The president is messing with the BPA—Oregon’s cheapest source of electricity and an agency that pays its own…
After the Inferno
PacifiCorp was grossly negligent in Oregon’s 2020 wildfires, a jury found. Now it’s asking lawmakers for protection. BY…
Commission supports clean truck rules delay
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Officer Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on…
Linn Seedling Sale Saturday at fairgrounds
By Larry Mauter LCSWA member The NOAA Climate Prediction Center long-range forecast suggests above average rainfall and cooler…
Small woodlands board to mark milestones with historic female majority
By Larry Mauter LCSWA member When the Linn County Small Woodlands Association board meets March 6, local…
Daimler to resume selling diesel trucks in Oregon
The nation’s largest large truck manufacturer had stopped selling in its home state over a disagreement with DEQ.…
Linn County reveals potential cyber hack
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Officer Linn County Commission Chair Roger Nyquist announced Tuesday, Jan. 14, at…
Veterans chief tells commissioners department traffic is up
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Officer A July move by Linn County Veterans Services into a building…
Questions for Democrats as legislative session begins
By Randy Stapilus Oregon Capital Chronicle In contrast to the national scene, Democrats in Oregon have moved into…
Electric Slide
Oregon’s new electric truck rule is disrupting the state’s transportation industry. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project On…
‘The Innkeepers’ presents Nativity story to Sweet Home
Photos by Sean C. Morgan
Options for Help to Woodland Owners on the Table Jan. 18
By Larry Mauter LCSWA member For The New Era Forest property owners in Linn County looking for…
Local Republican Delegate Shares Experience at National Convention
Sweet Home resident Angelita Sanchez, after returning home from the Republican National Convention as an official at-large delegate,…
Sweet Home Resident Named LCSWA Volunteer of the Year
By Larry Mauter For The New Era Lena Tucker logged in nearly 30 years of public service…
‘Sirius Woods’ a Sanctuary for Old Growth, Wildlife
By Larry Mauter For The New Era In the night sky, Sirius is the brightest star. For…
Making Our Roots: FFA Two Years in, Making Big Strides
By Anabelle Morris As the year comes to an end, let’s appreciate the successes of Sweet Home FFA…