Oregon graduates 26,000 fewer college grads than needed to fill available jobs
Here are five reasons why Oregon’s higher education institutions struggle to support the state’s job market. By Khushboo…
Scene Around Town: Sept. 30, 2026
Tomato-stravaganza The annual TomatoFest, hosted by the Linn County Master Gardeners Association, was held Sept. 26, 2026, at…
$10 million mystery check hangs over governor’s race
Locked in a dead heat, Kotek and Drazan will debate for the first time this election on Oct.…
Commissioners get update on Juvenile Department
The Linn Benton Juvenile Detention Center had 32 admissions in August, Juvenile Department Deputy Director Rob Perkins told…
Rabid bat found last week in Albany area
A bat found in the Albany area on Sept. 22 has tested positive for rabies. Linn County health…
P.E.O. Chapter DD awards scholarships
Sweet Home P.E.O. Chapter DD has awarded scholarships to four Sweet Home women. Luka Ogden, Zoey Erevia and…
Warriors fall to third-ranked S. Albany
The Warriors volleyball team continues to slide. After a tough week, Lebanon got swept in both league games…
Sports Roundup: Sept. 30, 2026
Another week is in the books for Lebanon sports. In the four fall team sports, last week the…
Police Logs: Sept. 30, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
City of Lebanon reports scam impersonating city
The City of Lebanon reported Tuesday, Sept. 22, that it has been made aware of scam emails being…
Events: Sept. 30, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Steven Kent Bond
Steven Bond Aug. 27, 1955 – Sept. 18, 2026 Steven Kent Bond, formerly of Lebanon, passed away Sept.…
Joan Lee Saunders
Joan Saunders Dec. 4, 1932 – Sept. 20, 2026 Joan Lee Saunders, 93, of Lebanon, passed away on…
Twyla Mae Heffron
Twyla Heffron July 27, 1954 – Sept. 14, 2026 Twyla Mae Heffron, 72, of Lebanon, passed away Sept.…
Esther Marie Schritter
Esther Schritter May 27, 1959 – Sept. 21, 2026 Esther Marie Schritter, 67, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Death Notices: Sept. 30, 2026
John Patrick Shaver, 71, of Sweet Home, passed away Sept. 21, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling…
Fire on Pine Street
Lebanon Fire District crews were dispatched to a structure fire on E Pine Street in Lebanon at approximately…
Oregon students edge up in math, science and English proficiency but still lag far behind scores of a decade ago
In dozens of school districts, parents have opted their children out of federally mandated tests at rates…
Audit: Oregon Department of Education has failed to oversee $338 million program for boosting high school graduation rates
Measure 98 diverted funding to more rigorous instruction, but state officials aren’t tracking results. By James Neff…
Bat found in Albany tests postive for rabies
A bat found in the Albany area last Tusday, Sept. 22, has tested positive for rabies. Linn County…
From Our Files: Sept. 30, 2026
Oct. 4, 1951 The state highway resident engineer said he won’t pay contractors for the M Street…
Did the Grasshopper Fire have to be so bad?
There was a plan to fireproof Mt. Hood National Forest, but both the left and right stopped it…
Lebanon reports scammers impersonating city
The City of Lebanon reported Tuesday, Sept. 22, that it has been made aware of scam emails being…
Fire burns Nandina house; second time in nine days
Sweet Home firefighters responded early Sunday, Sept. 20, to a house fire at 1430 Nandina St., the second…
SH, ELCA cross-country runners have solid day at NW Classic
Sweet Home’s cross-country boys finished seventh in a 21-team 4A/3A/2A/1A field Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Northwest Classic…