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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…
Commissioners get Juvenile report for beginning of this year
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Juvenile Department held 31 young people in January, director…
Lebanon man sentenced in DUI, manslaughter case
A Lebanon man was convicted on a manslaughter charge after a vehicle collision near Lacomb led to the…
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…
Body found in Lebanon, identified as Sweet Home man
By Sarah Brown Of The New Era A man who was found unresponsive near a walking trail in…
Sodaville replaces ‘Frankenstein’ work truck
Mayor Brian Lewis, of the City of Sodaville, donated a used work van to the city to replace…
SH hand crew filling out the full body of the fire district
According to what Fire Chief Nick Tyler has to say, it sounds like the year is starting out…
Commissioners approve Health Services contracts
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved several…
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…
Heavy rain results in sewer overflow to Ames Creek, South Santiam River
Recent heavy rainfall combined with saturated ground conditions on Monday, Feb. 23, resulted in the City of Sweet…