LAFTA founder seeks to boost Beginning Band
Got a gently used instrument gathering dust in your closet? Terri Krebs wants to talk to you. The…
Editorial: Memorial walkout evidenced some maturity among local teens
The nationwide walkout on March 14 was held on the one-month anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman…
Marching, Paddling at Cheadle
Dense fog didn’t stop the gutsy residents who turned out for Build Lebanon Trails’ annual Cheadle Lake Paddle…
Editorial: Going it alone on enterprise zone is best course for Lebanon
We appreciate that the Lebanon City Council and staff wants to establish an enterprise zone for Lebanon. As…
Editorial: Move to charge industries for emissions may miss the point
Some Oregon state legislators plan to kick off their short session next month by introducing a “cap and…
Wrestling ‘icon’ Jim Phillips slowly backing off to … favorite steelhead holes
At the Linn County Wrestling Championships meet on Jan. 5, there was a void in the crowd of…
In a chaotic world, familiar carol focuses on news we may have forgotten
Until recently, I’d never paid much attention to James Montgomery. Being a church-goer myself, I’ve seen his name…
Commission chair Nyquist: County in good shape in many areas
Things are good in Linn County, primarily because the economy has improved significantly, County Commission Chairman Roger Nyquist…
Build Lebanon Trails group all about getting local residents on their feet
Lebanon’s developing network of trails is no secret to most residents, but the people behind it might be.…
Editorial: Life can be tough, especially when battling societal ills
Life can be unfair. The older we are, the more we become aware of that hard truth. It’s…
Salmon for sixth-graders: Students introduced to fishes’ needs, habitat, life cycle
It was getting close to lunch time and, well, that was becoming a little obvious as Angela Clegg…
Editorial: First-year anniversary time to reflect on business of local news
It’s kind of hard to believe, but one year ago we published the first edition of Lebanon Local.…
Editorial: National attention’s finally on what we’ve been trying to say
We’re not sure if we should feel revolted or encouraged by the chatter we’re hearing out there about…
Editorial: 21st-century hype makes focusing on solar eclipse a challenge
I have to confess, as your newspaper editor I’ve found it a little challenging getting my head wrapped…
SLCH unveils start of new Emergency facility
Local residents got an up-close look at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital’s glistening new Emergency Department – or the…
Editorial: It’s sad to see Warrior go, but the qualities he represents remain
At the risk of sounding overly sentimental, we’re a bit sad to see the Warrior go. Of course,…
Editorial: Right when I think I’ve got it all figured out… guess again
The other day I was sitting at my desk in our office and the phone rang on our…
Editorial: Responsible news coverage still has critical role in community
I recently received a professional publication with the title “The Future of Local News” emblazoned across the cover.…
Local senior bowlers still throwing strikes after nine decades
Howard Gabel might not necessarily turn heads with his current bowling average of 151, but his knack for…
Up close with the wild
Unleash 200-plus sixth-graders in the deep forest and you have … Outdoor School. That’s where students, teachers and…
Governor expounds on state issues in Lebanon
Gov. Kate Brown told a near-capacity crowd on March 31 that she is committed to “common-sense” solutions as she…
Editorial: After wonderful gift, maybe it’s time for reflection
I’ve covered sports on and off for 36 years. I love sports. So it was a little disappointing…
Community leaders seek to find ways to boost rural economy
How to develop the lagging economies of rural Linn County communities: That was the issue on the table…