Second revived SH Rodeo bigger and better
The second year of the revived Sweet Home Rodeo outstripped its inaugural predecessor in both size and content. The event on Saturday night, Aug. 15, at the Rodeo…
LATEST NEWS
This time, Lebanon fire may ask for less on levy
In ongoing discussions about a likely levy meausure for the Lebanon Fire District, Chief John Tacy gave the LFD Board of Directors numbers needed to sustain the most necessary provision: medic…
SH City Council asked to resolve water bill dispute
The City Council was charged with settling a dispute during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11. City Manager Jason Ogden informed the council about a dispute between a local business and…
Waterloo City Council hosts annual picnic, conducts general city upkeep business
The City of Waterloo held its annual community picnic on Saturday, Aug. 15, inviting its residents to gather together under the canopy of conifer trees at Waterloo County Park for some food,…
Lebanon council considers noise complaint, surplus property
During the City of Lebanon’s City Council meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12, the council considered a question concerning surplus property and heard a complaint about a generator allegedly keeping…
Linn County CASA expands, available for community questions
CASA of Linn County’s umbrella of care for children recently grew after taking under its wings cases from the recently shut-down CASA of Benton and Lincoln counties. CASA of Linn County…
Sarah’s Place celebrates 10 years of serving survivors
Sarah’s Place observed its 10-year anniversary this month, 10 years of providing care for sexual assault survivors across Benton, Lincoln, Linn and surrounding counties. After a sexual assault…
COMMUNITY
A&W celebrates 65 years in Sweet Home
Owners Josh and Patty Hankins hosted a celebration of their A&W eatery’s 65th year in Sweet Home Saturday, Aug. 15, with hot dogs for the vintage price of 65 cents, games, prizes and lots…
Debunking wildfire myths: What Oregon residents should know before fire strikes
With the wildfire season underway in Oregon, some common beliefs about fire danger can leave people unprepared when things change quickly. In a recent talk about wildfire preparedness, Maddie…
LFD medics spot, get help with fast-moving Hwy. 34 fire
Lebanon Fire District staff spotted and called in reinforcements to extinguish a fast-moving fire along Highway 34 on Monday evening, Aug. 10, the district reported. At approximately 4:15…
Lebanon firefighters save shop building
Lebanon Fire District firefighters responded to a reported structure fire around the area of River Drive just before 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. While crews were responding, the original 911…
Hands on History returns to Brownsville Aug. 22
By Mandy Cole Linn County Historical Museum The fifth “Hands on History” day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Library Park, next door to the Linn County Historical…
SCHOOL NEWS
LCSD announces electric vehicle policy for schools
Lebanon Community School District has updated its policy regarding electric bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), and other wheeled recreational devices on school campuses.…
SH School Board starts process of issuing bonds
On August 10, the Sweet Home School Board unanimously approved two resolutions to help fund upcoming district projects, taking the next step with the voter-approved general obligation bonds…
Sweet Home resident among WesternU incoming students
By Emily Campbell Communications Specialist Western University of Health Sciences Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Health Sciences-Northwest (CHS-Northwest) welcomed 46…
Lebanon School Board discusses student outcomes, accountability
What does success mean for the Lebanon Community School District? That question guided much of the Lebanon School Board meeting on Aug. 6. Board members spent the evening talking about how to…
SH School Board approves board goals following governance discussion
During a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 5, the Sweet Home School District Board of Directors approved new goals for both the board and Supt. Terry Martin, as well as a new…
OPINION
Opinion: Answer to fires is adaptation
By Randal O’Toole Oregon has entered fire season earlier than usual this year, which means we are hearing repeated litanies from various interest groups. “If only we had more money to…
Editorial: Getting better starts at home
A decade or two ago, I wouldn’t have devoted editorial opinion space to discussing the viability of newspapers. Not that I wasn’t concerned then, but we didn’t have conferences like the one I…
Opinion: Mic dodge not what voters need
Back in 2018, then-Gov. Kate Brown set a new precedent: She declined to face her opponent in what had traditionally been the opening debate of the gubernatorial election campaign in Oregon.…
Dear Editor: Thanks to sponsoring American Legion walk
Editor: American Legion Post 133 extends our heartfelt thanks to the generous sponsors of our “Two and a Half Miles for Two and a Half Centuries” first annual fundraising walk on…
Opinion: Housing Act just political theater
By Randal O’Toole A recent bill passed by Congress aimed at making housing more affordable will lead to almost no improvements in affordability. In fact, some provisions of the law will make…