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UPDATED Police Logs: January 28, 2026
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County health officer: No new measles cases reported
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications There have been no new cases of measles reported in Linn County…
Commissioners hear Veterans Services report
Linn County Veterans Services helped local veterans and their families obtain about $414,661 in government benefits from October…
On-line seedling store open until Jan. 31
By Lena Tucker LCSWA seedling sale chair The Linn County Small Woodlands Association seedling online sale store is…
Local Woods Fair offers wood crafts, information booths Feb. 14
By Larry Mauter LCSWA member Wood-oriented crafts people and agencies that can help woodland owners are the backbone…
Analysis shows Oregon bridges mostly in fair condition
Linn County leads state in bridge deterioration. ODOT’s financial troubles mean conditions may not improve anytime soon. By…
Commissioners OK juvenile records expungement contract
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their first meeting of the new year on Jan. 6, Linn…
Health officials warn of measles risk
State’s first measles cases of 2026 confirmed in Linn County Oregon Health Authority and Linn County public health…
Commissioners hear Juvenile update, perform end-of-year housekeeping
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on Dec.…
Circuit Court: Jan. 7, 2026
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Events: Dec. 31, 2025
America’s anniversary contest for kids The Santiam Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution encourages students to…
UPDATED Police Logs: Dec. 31, 2025
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Circuit Court: Dec. 31, 2025
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
UPDATED Police Logs: Dec. 23, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Events: Dec. 23, 2025
Saturday Market returns Dec. 20 Third Saturday Markets are returning this year, starting Saturday, Dec. 20, at the…
Construction under way for new county mental health crisis center
Linn County has begun construction of a new mental health crisis center in Albany that will provide temporary…
Voters approve Sheriff’s Office levy in Nov. 4 election
A majority of Linn County voters approved the four-year law enforcement levy request by the Linn County Sheriff’s…
Commissioners OK accessory dwelling units on rural properties
Rural Linn County residents will soon be allowed to site Accessory Dwelling Units on their properties if they…
Commissioners consider proposed changes to DU rules
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker at their…
Grant to support juvenile crime prevention program
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist and Sherrie Sprenger on Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, accepted a grant for $163,021…
Teaching just tip of iceberg for parade grand marshal Dr. Derrick Sorweide
If there’s such a thing as a typical, ordinary medical school professor, Dr. Derrick Sorweide is probably not…
Missing teen located in North Santiam River after 3-week search
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported last week that a teenager who disappeared in the North Santiam River…
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…
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…
Commissioners hear reports on building, code enforcement
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Planning & Building Department issued 84 land use permits…