Zoo breeds hope for one of world’s rarest birds
The Oregon Zoo in Portland is well-known for its California condor recovery efforts, but now it’s working to…
Events: March 4, 2026
Sunshine Industries fundraiser dinner Sunshine Industries will hold its annual fundraising event from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday,…
Volunteer volleyball coach charged with luring
A Sweet Home woman was charged with luring a minor after a parent discovered communications with their child.…
WesternUOregon announces new master’s program in nursing
Western University of Health Sciences has announced it is introducing a Master of Science in Nursing-Entry (MSN-E) program…
Author pens book about local leader
Being born a girl was her first mistake. That’s the perspective author Elle Mott believes her great-great grandfather…
Scene Around Town: Elbow grease for Velma Canfield
Staffers at Dad Bod Detailing polish up an SUV Saturday afternoon, Feb. 28, during a fundraiser for Sweet…
Local boy wins state, advances to regional Hoop Shoot
Eli Strong, of Sweet Home , won this year’s Elks Hoop Shoot 10-11-year-old boys state competition and is…
Sweet Home, Lebanon compete at national cheer competition
A week after winning state titles at the OSAA state 4A and 5A championships, Sweet Home’s and Lebanon’s…
Brownsville Clinic hours expanded
Samaritan Family Medicine – Brownsville has expanded its walk-in clinic to five days a week, giving patients more…
Dear Editor: AI not trustworthy, even in telling stories
Editor: I advise readers of the Feb. 24 issue to pay attention to the story about artificial intelligence,…
Linn County offers services to combat problem gambling, increase awareness
Linn County is making an effort in March, which is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, to increase understanding of…
Pamela “Pam” Ruth Ringheimer
Pamela Ringheimer Aug. 20, 1962 – Feb. 26, 2026 Pamela “Pam” Ruth Ringheimer, known for her resilience and…
Raymond Thomas (Tom) Browning
Raymond Browning Jan. 8, 1932 – Jan. 8, 1932 Raymond Thomas (Tom) Browning, 94, of Sweet Home, passed…
John Thorndyke Davis Jr.
John Davis Jr. April 9, 1955 – Feb. 10, 2026 John Thorndyke Davis Jr., 70, of Sweet Home,…
Melissa Estep
Melissa Estep Nov 18, 1959 – Feb 12, 2026 Mrs. Melissa Estep, 66, of Lebanon passed away Thursday,…
Death Notices: March 4, 2026
Anita Catherine Lewis, 87, of Sweet Home passed away March 1, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling…
Circuit Court: March 4, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
UPDATED Police Logs: March 4, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
SH Municipal Court: March 4, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
From Our Files: March 4, 2026
March 8, 1951 A snow storm left nearly 16 inches of the white stuff in the city,…
Band Perry set to headline Saturday County Fair lineup
Grammy and ACM Award-winning country music duo The Band Perry will headline the Linn County Fair’s Saturday night…
Bushnell U. announces it is adding men’s and women’s wrestling
Bushnell University announced Feb. 16 that it is adding varsity programs in men’s and women’s wrestling in the…
Local recipients receive Samaritan Social Accountability Grants
Samaritan Health Services has awarded $200,000 in Social Accountability grant funding to 12 nonprofit organizations that offer programs…
Scio farmer Ivan Maluski announces run for District 11 seat
Ivan Maluski, a farmer and rancher from Scio, is running for House District 11 to represent rural Linn…