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Waterloo ADU decision tabled to next meeting
The Waterloo City Council reviewed two requests to install fencing and tabled a decision on a proposed ordinance…
Local shop owner’s embroidery kits land in Magnolia Market
In a boutique where vintage treasures meet modern trends, one local entrepreneur is stitching her way into the…
Rodeo to return to Sweet Home Aug. 16
By Cindi Hamar For Lebanon Local After 13 years without a local Sweet Home rodeo, cowboys and cowgirls…
Flags to be flown at half-staff July 31 in honor of SFC Scot Noss
Linn County, the city of Lebanon and the Lebanon School District will lower flags to half-staff on Thursday,…
COMP-NW to get new name: Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine after ‘largest’ donor
Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest in Lebanon will be named the…
Willamette National Forest issues fire restrictions
As hot, dry temperatures continue, the Willamette National Forest will implement fire restrictions starting July 18, 2025. The…
New CEO Cahill explains ‘significant challenge’ facing Samaritan Health
Seventeen years into his career as an administrator with Samaritan Health, Marty Cahill has gotten to know the…
Koi make splash at Boulder Falls Inn
As Tom Mechals approaches the fence, a shoal is already gathering. Hungry mouths pop open like baby birds…
Sweet Home’s Angelita Sanchez announces run for local House seat
Sweet Home City Council member Angelita Sanchez announced last week that she will run for the House District…
Lt. Erin Nunes promoted to battalion chief
Lebanon Fire District Lt. Erin Nunes was promoted to Battalion Chief during the district’s Board Meeting July 8.…
Lebanon officer awarded Lifesaving Medal
Lebanon Police Officer Zac McKinney was honored during a special presentation at the City Council meeting on July…
Chamber celebrates gift from Rick Franklin
The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce held a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate a fence. Rebecca Grizzle, the…
ENTEK gives Lebanon fire department a lift
Lebanon Fire District expressed its gratitude after ENTEK offered to transport a fire engine to Nevada for retrofitting,…
Jami Cate announces she will run for state Senate seat
Rep. Jami Cate announced last week that she is running for the Oregon Senate District 6 seat, currently…
Pool director resigns
Mark McAllister, board director of the Lebanon Aquatic District, resigned suddenly from his position on June 16. Board…
Sodaville mayor suggests ‘exempt well’ option
Sodaville Mayor Brian Lewis told the City Council during its June 19 meeting there might be a loophole…
Work session fleshes out what is needed to reopen jail
The City Council held a work session on July 9 addressing one of the City of Lebanon’s goals…
Waterloo drafting ADU rules
The City of Waterloo is preparing to possibly adopt an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Prior to…
Pursuit ends in Lebanon man’s suicide
A Lebanon man committed suicide Tuesday evening, July 15, after his mother was found bloodied on Washburn Heights…
Commissioners approve public health agreements
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Public Health program agreements were front and center at the Tuesday, July…
Community demand for food programs on rise, commissioners learn
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Food programs sponsored by the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments are…
County’s fire hardening grant program to end June 30, commissioners told
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County will wrap up its fire hardening grant program for…
Commissioners approve county budget totaling nearly $280 million
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on…
City Council holds first meeting in new location
The Lebanon City Council held its first meeting in its new location in the community room at the…
National Roadshow samples J&C BBQ
While downtown parking spots were closed off for the upcoming Strawberry Festival Junior Parade on Friday, June 6,…