Travel Oregon names new executive director
Kate Sinner, a longtime Salem insider, replaces the agency’s embattled boss. By James Neff Oregon Journalism Project Kate…
Fire victims ask court to disqualify appellate judge
Plaintiffs say Judge Anna Joyce’s previous work for PacifiCorp makes her ruling against them unfair. By Jeff…
Teen with ties to Sweet Home charged in federal ‘swatting’ case
An Oregon teen with ties to Sweet Home was arrested May 21 in connection with dozens of bomb…
Strawberry Festival welcomes “Summer Lovin'” fun
Summer nights are back again, but “strawberry nights” are on the picnic table this summer. For 117 years,…
Scene Around Town(s): June 3, 2026
Hopelessly Devoted to Blooms For its third year in a row, the Lebanon Garden Club hosted flower design…
Powwow celebrates Native American culture
The continuous beating of drums and a room filled with people in traditional Native American regalia helped visitors…
Lebanon High announces awards, scholarship winners
LHS Awards & Scholarships Lebanon High School was the location for the annual awards banquet on Monday, May…
First steps taken for sidewalk on Sweet Home’s Mountain View Road
Sweet Home City Council adopted the city’s $43.9 million budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and approved a…
Strawberry Festival to reveal new strawberry shortcake float
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival announced it will reveal a special surprise this year during Saturday’s grand parade. For…
Junior Court members continue long tradition
The Strawberry Festival Junior Strawberry Princess Court tradition began in 1922 when Marjorie Billings was crowned Strawbe rry…
SH softball season ends with big bats at Scappoose
Sweet Home’s softball team seemed to be holding its own early on at No. 1-ranked Scappoose Tuesday, May…
UPDATED Police Logs: June 3, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Events: June 3, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule…
Courtney Renae Baldinger
Courtney Baldinger Dec. 10, 1985 – May 25, 2026 Courtney Renae Baldinger, 40, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Daniel LeRoy Ames
Daniel Ames Jan. 15, 1970 – May 18, 2026 Daniel LeRoy Ames, 56, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Kenneth Gregory “Greg” McCracken
Kenneth ‘Greg’ McCracken Nov. 16, 1963 – May 22, 2026 Kenneth Gregory “Greg” McCracken, 62, passed away peacefully…
Death Notices: June 3, 2026
Paul Joseph Anderson, 56, of Sweet Home passed away May 31, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling…
The story behind the abrupt departure of one of Oregon’s highest-paid public employees
Longtime Salem insider Chip Terhune scored a great gig. Last month, without warning, he was gone. By Nigel…
From Our Files: June 3, 2026
June 7, 1951 The Sweet Home fire department will sponsor a carnival next week on M Street…
East Linn boys win first-ever trophy in state golf; Knurowski seventh
East Linn Christian’s boys won their first-ever OSAA trophy in golf last week, finishing fourth out…
Fire damages historic barn on SH’s Airport Road
Fire damaged an historic barn near the intersection on Airport Road, between 49th and 50th avenues, adding to…
Husky golfers 11th in first state team appearance since 2018
Sweet Home’s boys finished ninth in a field of 11 teams at the 4A State Golf Tournament May…
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…
Remembering the Cost of Freedom: A Memorial Day poem
By Satina Tolman For many, Memorial Day now marks the start of summer days, Of crowded camps and…