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Fallen climber suspected killed on Mt. Jefferson
Linn County rescue workers searched over the weekend for a climber who reportedly fell on Mt. Jefferson, Linn…
Lebanon jail levy request in process
Lebanon’s jail levy request is taking shape as the Aug. 10 deadline for judicial review approaches. The levy…
Initiative aiming to ban most animal killing off ballot
By Julia Shumway Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregonians won’t vote in November on whether to ban hunting, fishing, livestock…
Oregonians have opportunity to comment on proposed ODFW changes
ODFW is accepting public comments on the proposed 2027 Big Game Regulations and other agenda items the Commission…
Three SH City Council, mayor’s seat on ballot Nov. 3
Three Sweet Home City Council seats, as well as the mayor’s position, will be filled in this year’s…
First signature count for animal initiative falls short
By Mia Maldonado Oregon Capital Chronicle A controversial initiative petition to ban killing or harming animals in Oregon…
Lebanon approves 284-lot, 10-year subdivision plan
A preliminary subdivision plat for more 284 residential lots and other developments that would be located just south…
Official park name may be first step to ‘world-class’ disc golf
Sweet Home’s Quarry Park should soon have that name, officially, City Council members agreed unanimously at their regular…
SH council takes steps to secure new city attorney
Sweet Home City Council members spent a short work session Tuesday, July 14, discussing how to replace City…
Commissioners applaud redefinition of ‘harm’ in Endangered Species Act
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their July 14 meeting, Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger…
Corps plans July 23 virtual meeting to discuss reservoir levels
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers will hold a virtual public information meeting July 23 to share…
Lebanon Fire’s fiscal year budget closes out ‘OK’
Curbed spending and increased ambulance revenue made the Lebanon Fire District’s June financial report look a little more…
Lebanon pool repair needs identified, up for targeted maintenance plan
A target list of priority repair needs for the Lebanon Community Pool were discussed during the Lebanon Aquatic…
Lebanon to decide fate of municipal jail
The Lebanon City Council approved reinstatement of council stipends and referral of a tax levy during its meeting…
Miner’s Meadow fire draws multi response
Multiple local agencies responded Monday afternoon, July 13, to a fire in the area between Yellowbottom and Old…
Body of Nevada man recovered after fall on Mt. Washington
The body of a climber from Nevada was recovered on Mt. Washington Friday morning, July 10, by searchers…
County Veterans Department assistance numbers on the rise
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker were told…
Brush fire on Lebanon outskirts burns acre-plus
A brush fire burned more than an acre in the area of Brewster Road and East Grant Street…
SH Fire acquires new emergency vehicles
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District announced it has acquired three new pieces of emergency response apparatus…
Lebanon Police bid adieu to long-time officer
The Lebanon Police Department bid farewell to one of its own as Evidence Property and Code Enforcement Officer…
County says goodbye to longtime budget officer
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their June 23 meeting Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger…
Theft costs SHHS track program $10,000-plus
Burglars stole more than $10,000 worth of equipment from a storage shed at Husky Field in Sweet Home…
Garden Center to become space to grow young minds, community events
The City of Sweet Home is purchasing another corner of Long Street and 13th Avenue to benefit its…
Lebanon alumna to intern with Smithsonian
Michelle Kyle, a 2017 graduate of Lebanon High School and current student at Oregon State University, earned a…
Sweet Home’s Manna Meals to split from SHEM
Sweet Home Emergency Ministries has announced a change for the Manna Meals program. In a statement issued last…