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Final vote counts: Winners stay on top in local races
June 16 marked the date that counties must provide an abstract of votes for the May 19 election,…
Voters approve Sweet Home measures; Jackola, Tibbetts sitting on big leads
Sweet Home’s school bond measure is well ahead in voting results from the May 19 primary election reported…
Here’s a round-up of what else will be on local ballots
*A video of the forum from the League of Women Voters can be seen at Facebook.com/LeagueOfWomenVotersOfLinnCountyOregon. *A video…
May 2026 Election: House District 11
Republican Candidates for State House District 11 Ken Jackola, 58, of Lebanon Contact: [email protected] Family: Shellie Jackola, spouse…
Local candidates forums planned this month
Two local organizations have announced that they will hold forums to allow the public to hear from candidates…
Duncan: Law enforcement levy needed to support, enhance operations
Sheriff Michelle Duncan, of Linn County Sheriff’s Office, indicated they may have to lay people off in three…
Heads up: Official election mail includes trademarked design
Even though the May 2026 primary is still months away, Oregonians are already starting to receive mail and…
Secretary of State opens investigation of Umpqua Public Transit District’s response to May election
The district’s CEO disputes one of the results and won’t pay his district’s share of election costs. This…
New lawsuit says Oregon’s closed primaries violate the constitution
The challenge comes as more Oregonians than ever are excluded from primary contests that decide many general elections.…
Dustin Nichol top write-in candidate for Holley School Board Seat
Final results from the May 20 election have been announced for Sweet Home races. A final total of…
SH voters support directly electing mayor, police and library levies
Sweet Home’s charter amendment had a strong lead in the May 20 election following the most recent count…
Candidates for School Board share perspectives
The New Era provided a questionnaire to all six candidates for the four open positions on the Sweet…
Oregon DMV discloses discovery of additional 118 noncitizens in voter file
The non-citizens were erroneously okayed to vote. At least 13 did. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project…
Sanchez Re-Elected, Three New Names Added to Council
This story was updated Nov. 11, 2024, to reflect updated election results. Sweet Home voters re-elected City Council…
2024 Council Candidate Q&A Forum
The Sweet Home Community Foundation and New Era hosted a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 17, giving the…
Initial Ballot Results Indicate “Likely” for Fire District Bond
As ballot results undergo first counts, it looks like Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District might receive the…