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OSP reports recent wildlife cases
Oregon State Police responded recently to a number of wildlife-related incidents in the area. Kyle Michael Krake, 40,…
October 28, 2025
Samaritan Health to join Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System
Samaritan Health Services has just announced that it will join forces with Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System. In an…
October 22, 2025
Voters asked to approve Sheriff’s levy for next four years
As ballots arrive for the Nov. 4 Special Election, Linn County Voters are being asked to approve a…
October 21, 2025
Commissioners hear reports on building, code enforcement
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Planning & Building Department issued 84 land use permits…
October 21, 2025
End of fire season gives way to planned burns in forest
The Willamette National Forest has announced that it will conduct prescribed fire operations this fall, pending the necessary…
October 21, 2025
Missing Lebanon man found in canyon south of Sweet Home
Following weeks of searching, the body of a missing Lebanon man has been located. Donald Carroll, 88, was…
October 20, 2025
One dead, two injured in highway collision
A local man was killed and his wife is in serious condition after a car collided into their…
October 20, 2025
Second community service officer helps bridge SHPD and public
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Jennifer Gaspard has worn many uniforms in her career, but the…
October 14, 2025
Local woman wonders where her seahorses are
Who would steal seahorses? That’s what Laurie Horner is wondering as she ponders the loss of a sculpture…
October 14, 2025
County veterans services sees client increase since move
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Since moving to its new office in July 2024, Linn County Veterans…
October 14, 2025
Sheriff’s dive team searches for 18-year-old in North Santiam
Linn County Sheriff’s personnel spent the latter part of last week searching the North Santiam River near the…
October 14, 2025
Trail extension planned for Yellowbottom
The Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to begin improving a walking trail at Yellowbottom Recreation Site…
October 14, 2025
New information signs installed on I-5
Work has been completed on four traffic cameras and message signs on I-5 between Albany and Salem, the…
October 14, 2025
Volunteers needed next week at Sankey Park
The South Santiam Watershed Council is hosting volunteer work days at Sankey Park Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 13…
October 9, 2025
School bands on rise in numbers, public awareness
Lori Tuter stands on a podium and taps her music stand in a packed classroom of some 40…
October 7, 2025
Lebanon High School asks for help to capture $1 million prize
Lebanon High School is driving hard in a $1 million contest to update its football field, but they’re…
October 7, 2025
Commissioners OK transportation funding for Linn Shuttle, veterans
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved three…
October 7, 2025
Driver crashes car into house, cited for DUII
First responders blocked off a portion of Alder Street after a car collided into a house at about…
October 7, 2025
Police ask for help in locating missing man
Lebanon police have asked the public to be on the lookout for a missing elderly man who has…
October 6, 2025
Modified drawdown to be held later, city declares emergency
As the end of the year approaches, the City of Sweet Home once again faces the annual deep…
September 30, 2025
SH Fire gets $8.7 million grant for wildfire defense
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District and other firefighting agencies got some really good news last week: $8,711,040…
September 30, 2025
Cascadia Volunteers work to renovate Longbow
Hammers rang last week at Longbow Campground as volunteers replaced cedar shingles on sleeping shelters, working toward completing…
September 30, 2025
Fish and Wildlife commissioners: Mule deer hunts to change in 2026
Mule deer hunts in Eastern Oregon in 2026 will be structured based on herd ranges, not wildlife management…
September 30, 2025
Sweet Home hires bring number of Youth Wage Grant recipients to 22
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Twenty-two applications have been submitted for this year’s First-Time Youth Wage Grant…
September 30, 2025
School Board to consider complaint(s) in closed session Monday
The Sweet Home School Board will meet Monday, Sept. 29, in executive session to consider (a) complaint(s) against…
September 25, 2025