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Waterloo to update security measures, hire new recorder
The Waterloo City Council hit on a variety of topics during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 17.…
Lebanon Fire District presents overview, challenges to board
Lebanon Fire District held a workshop for its Board of Directors on March 5, providing a five-hour deep…
Sodaville sets year-round water rate structure, eliminating water restriction rate
Following a work session on Monday, March 16, the Waterloo City Council approved a resolution during its regular…
Sweet Home Fire District reports positive movements
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District continues to build its equipment and programs, thanks in part to…
Weyerhaeuser announces $42,500 in grants to local nonprofits
Weyerhaeuser Co. last week announced it has awarded $42,500 in philanthropic grants to Lebanon nonprofits through its Giving…
Sweet Home woman arrested, jailed following pursuit
A Sweet Home woman was arrested Wednesday evening, March 18, after allegedly atempting to elude a Sheriff’s deputy…
Police, Search and Rescue members, rescue dog in SH
Sweet Home police and Linn County Search and Rescue personnel resued a dog Tuesday morning that had fallen…
Lebanon utility bill to increase 3.3%
City Council approved a utility rate increase and denied an increase on the City Service Fee during its…
Sweet Home charter amendments referred to voters
The Sweet Home City Council voted during its March 10 meeting to refer charter amendments to voters in…
Commissioners mark fifth anniversary of Lindsey death
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker commemorated the…
Lebanon secures $2 million in state funding for wastewater treatment facility upgrades
The City of Lebanon was awarded $2 million in state funding during the 2026 Oregon Legislative Short Session…
Primary election list of major-party candidates solidified
The list of candidates on the ballot for the May 19 primary election was finalized last week. March…
Fire from matchstick destroys house on Rowell Hill
An early morning fire destroyed a home on Rowell Hill Sunday, March 8, Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance…
Open Letter to Gov. Tina Kotek from State Newspapers
We are asking Gov. Tina Kotek to veto House Bill 4177, an ill-advised measure approved by the Oregon Legislature…
Prediction: Local fuel prices likely to continue rise this week
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 25.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.11 per…
Events: March 11, 2026
Stations of the Cross, Soup Supper Fridays St. Helen Catholic Church is hosting Stations of the Cross during…
Commissioners approve tax abatement for chemical company’s expansion
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their March 3 meeting, Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger…
Candidate files to run for open local Senate seat
Jack Tibbetts of Saginaw announced Tuesday, March 3, that he has filed for the Republican nomination for Senate…
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…
Rice, others honored by chamber
Cindy Rice and Michael Hall, both longtime leaders in a wide variety of local public service activities, were…
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…
New recycling rules expand ‘acceptable’ list, incentivize package producers
Hours have been spent arguing over Pringles cans. That’s what Julie Jackson, municipal manager at Republic Services, told…
City Hall park to be fitted with outdoor fitness court
The City of Sweet Home accepted a grant that will help fund an outdoor fitness court next to…
Consultant maps plan for jail levy poll
The Lebanon City Council met with a consultant to discuss a potential levy for the municipal jail during…
Brownsville Clinic hours expanded
Samaritan Family Medicine – Brownsville has expanded its walk-in clinic to five days a week, giving patients more…