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Swimmer dies in Foster Lake at Lewis Creek
A Corvallis man died Sunday evening, Aug. 9, after he apparently drowned at Lewis Creek Park on Foster…
Fast-moving Hilltop Drive fire forces evacuation, quick response
Firefighters from around the area converged to stop a fire that destroyed a mobile home and threatened other…
Two fires in Narrows: Police arrest suspect in first, investigate second
Local firefighters responded twice over three days to fires in the area of The Narrows, west of Sweet…
Commissioners support medical merger they say will benefit north county
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their Aug. 4 meeting, Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger…
Waterloo City Hall erects flag pole
Improvements to Waterloo’s City Hall have been made recently, as new railings were installed on the ramp and…
First summer without the Oregon Jamboree costs school sports
After 34 years (with the exception of the COVID year), the Oregon Jamboree did not occur in Sweet…
Gubernatorial candidate Drazan shares vision during opening debates, Kotek absent
Gubernatorial Republican candidate Christine Drazan accepted the invitation to take part in a debate, at the annual convention…
Probable leak causes 24% loss of water for Sodaville
During the Sodaville City Council meeting on July 16, Public Works Director J D Burns reported there is…
SH outdoor library space project begins
The Sweet Home City Council held its regular meeting in record time on Tuesday, July 28, conducting quick…
TNE judged second among similar newspapers in PNW
The New Era received multiple awards at the Pacific Northwest News Contest, held in July. Hosted by the…
Hazard trees prompt closure of Yellowbottom Campground
Yellowbottom Campground has been closed permanently for overnight camping due to a determination by the Bureau of Land…
BLM warns of fire danger, using cameras to spot trouble
Statewide fire restrictions remain in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington,…
State poised to surpass record number of rabid bats
Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife are urging people to prevent exposure to…
Commissioners vote 2-1 to oppose Muddy Creek solar project
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications On a 2-1 vote at their July 28 meeting, the Linn County…
Shots fired between police, suspect, on Hwy. 20 near Riverbend
An incident that included gunfire between police and a suspect closed Highway 20 near River Bend County Park…
SH Fire board to appoint new member after Adams resigns
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District is seeking a new board member with the resignation last week of…
State nixes plans for Seven Mile training facility
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Oregon Military Department will not develop 34 acres of land owned…
Firefighters respond to suspected arson fires along Hwy. 20
Six fires were set along Highway 20 east of Sweet Home Monday night, July 20, according to local…
Two Cyclosporiasis cases linked to national outbreak reported in Oregon
Oregon Health Authority late last week reported that two Oregon residents have developed Cyclospora infections that may be…
Fallen climber suspected killed on Mt. Jefferson
Linn County rescue workers searched over the weekend for a climber who reportedly fell on Mt. Jefferson, Linn…
Lebanon jail levy request in process
Lebanon’s jail levy request is taking shape as the Aug. 10 deadline for judicial review approaches. The levy…
Initiative aiming to ban most animal killing off ballot
By Julia Shumway Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregonians won’t vote in November on whether to ban hunting, fishing, livestock…
Oregonians have opportunity to comment on proposed ODFW changes
ODFW is accepting public comments on the proposed 2027 Big Game Regulations and other agenda items the Commission…
Three SH City Council, mayor’s seat on ballot Nov. 3
Three Sweet Home City Council seats, as well as the mayor’s position, will be filled in this year’s…
First signature count for animal initiative falls short
By Mia Maldonado Oregon Capital Chronicle A controversial initiative petition to ban killing or harming animals in Oregon…