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Caleb Gay takes helm as Sodaville’s new mayor
Sodaville Mayor Brian Lewis formally resigned during the City Council’s meeting on Thursday, June 19, marking his last…
LFD, ODF respond to brush fire behind water plant
Lebanon Fire District responded early Saturday afternoon, June 20, to a report of a structure fire in the…
Small Woodlands group announces scholarship recipients
By Bonnie Marshal LCSWA scholarship co-chair Nearly $20,000 in educational funding was approved June 4 by the Linn…
Final vote counts: Winners stay on top in local races
June 16 marked the date that counties must provide an abstract of votes for the May 19 election,…
SH man arrested after being located by K9
A Sweet Home man was apprehended by a police dog after a foot pursuit in the Crawfordsville area…
Farmers help LFD with field fire on KGAL Road
Lebanon Fire District responded to a two-acre grass fire in the early evening of June 15. Firefighters were…
Commissioners learn about July 3 Declaration reading at courthouse
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherry Sprenger and Will Tucker, at their…
Pacific Power preparing for active wildfire season
Customers encouraged to prepare for outages related to wildfire prevention With dry conditions across the Pacific Northwest, Pacific…
SH man arrested after being located by K9
A Sweet Home man was apprehended by a police dog after a foot pursuit in the Crawfordsville area…
Commissioners approve contract for Millersburg bridge project
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their June 9 meeting, Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger…
Watershed projects improve fish passage, drainage in local streams
Tyrell Styhl, executive director of the South Santiam Watershed Council, center, leads a tour focusing on…
Lebanon adopts $94.7 million budget, includes wastewater plant project
The Lebanon City Council adopted a $94.7 budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year during its regular meeting on…
Fire on Wiley Creek
Blaze burns home, land Fire destroyed a home and spread into nearby wildland Sunday evening, June 14, on upper…
Waterloo to get tougher on RV living laws
The City of Waterloo is urging residents to take heed of city ordinances concerning yard debris and RV-living.…
Fire grant supports seasonal Lebanon crew, but overall revenue expected to decrease
The Lebanon Fire District swore-in new fire members and reported some concerns during its board meeting on Tuesday,…
SH council explores business support while advancing city interests
The possibility of establishing a city business registry prompted extended discussion and a lot of questions for Sweet…
Lebanon crash sends three to hospital
Three people were taken to the hospital Wednesday, June 10, after a crash in the 32000 block of…
Pool may require adult supervision for kids 14 and under
The Board of Directors of the Lebanon Aquatic District briefly indicated there will be rate changes at the…
Death at Linn County Jail spurs pursuit for answers
A Sweet Home man was found dead in his cell at Linn County Jail last month and his…
Linn County prosecutor recognized for helping victims
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Senior Deputy District Attorney Ani Yardumian has devoted her entire career as…
Commissioners get report on Santiam Canyon fire recovery
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Santiam Disaster Services of Santiam Hospital & Clinics has assisted 1,221 families…
North River traffic to be curtailed during construction projects
Through traffic on North River Drive will be curtailed and, in one section, shut down this summer for…
Commissioner, Sheriff cover variety of topics at town hall meeting
Linn County Commissioner Sherrie Sprenger and Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan held a town hall meeting May 27…
Chief: Lebanon Fire District brings value to city despite light staffing
Lebanon Fire District brings value to businesses and the community. That’s the message Fire Chief John Tacy wanted…
Water rising: Restorative work at Dragon Fly Ranch showing results
By Larry Mauter LCSWA member In a sequel to a tour three years ago, the story at Dragon…