Municipal Court: April 29, 2026
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Dear Editor: School bond measure deserves voters’ support
Editor: Over the past 25 years the Sweet Home School District has done a fantastic job of making…
Dear Editor: Referendum about more than Gas Tax
Editor: I’ve been involved with transportation and land use for 35 years. During that time I’ve observed repeated…
Dear Editor: Sanchez has been leader for community
Editor: I have been asked about whom I support for House of Representatives: It is Angelita Sanchez. I…
Events: April 29, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Carla Rae Claasen
Carla Claasen Sept. 17, 1962 – Jan. 31, 2026 Carla Rae Claasen, 63, passed away peacefully on Jan…
Edward E. Winkler
Edward Winkler March 12, 1940 – April 18, 2026 Edward E. Winkler, 86, of Sweet Home passed away…
Jennifer Kathleen Walczyk
Jennifer Walczyk Aug. 16, 1979 – April 16, 2026 Jennifer Kathleen Walczyk, 46, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Death Notices: April 29, 2026
Glen Marion Foster, Jr., 75, of Lebanon, passed away April 6,2026. Huston-Jost Funeral home is handling arrangements. Mark…
Oregon schools rank near the bottom, nationally, for hours of instruction time
A new study shows a wide variance among school districts in how much face time students have with…
Trailing in the GOP gubernatorial primary, Chris Dudley appears to change views on abortion
The former Trail Blazer recently told OJP he is pro-choice. Now he says he is pro-life. By Nigel…
From Our Files: April 29, 2026
May 3, 1951 Some Foster school children were injured when a log truck crashed into a school…
Lebanon fire at old mill site extinguished
Lebanon Fire District crews were dispatched to a reported fire at the old mill site in the 800…
Independent poll shows Drazan with significant advantage in GOP primary for governor
The 2022 nominee has twice the support of her two leading opponents, Chris Dudley and Ed Diehl. By…
U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid investigation
Oregon’s highest-level link to the Trump administration is out little more than a year after Senate confirmation. …
Oregon Education Association: Mighty—but Slipping
A loss in court and poor educational outcomes have weakened the union’s standing. It has responded with strikes…
Courthouse standoff ends with man’s arrest
Police and Sheriff’s deputies found themselves in a standoff Monday morning, April 20, in front of the Linn…
Scenes Around Town: April 22, 2026
Mini Medical School Day Above, a kindergarten “patient” from Riverview Elementary, center, smiles after her classmates successfully performed…
Five Huskies under 100 as boys are 2nd at Mallard
Sweet Home’s boys finished second, as all five of their players shot under 100, and the girls were…
Dear Editor: Sanchez would bring experience to House
Editor: With this letter I endorse Angelita Sanchez for State Representative House District 11. I have known Angelita…
Sports Roundup: Track athletes continue to post personal bests
Lebanon’s girls placed seventh out of 20 teams and the boys were ninth of 19 at the Roseburg…
Nearly $1 million deficit anticipated in Lebanon Fire budget
Prior to its regular meeting, the Lebanon Fire District Board of Directors met with the Budget Committee to…
Frey, Lebanon boys win MWC tennis matches last week
Junior Alison Frey won both her singles matches last week, but the young Warriors lost the team competitions…
Police Logs: April 22, 2026
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