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Male dies from injuries sustained in apparent jail fall
A Scio man, who was found injured and unresponsive in his cell at Linn County Jail, died at…
Commissioners deal with laundry list of county business
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker made quick…
Circuit Court: Sept. 9, 2026 issue
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County Courthouse gets ADA-compliant entrance
The new ADA compliant entrance on the north side of the Linn County Courthouse is complete and open…
Commissioners approve Mill City Urban Growth Boundary expansion
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Officer Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker quickly…
Sheriff’s Office taking sign-ups for Citizens Academy
Ever wondered what really sets a Sheriff’s Office apart from a Police Department? What happens behind the scenes…
Circuit Court: Sept. 2, 2026
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Grant reopens Linn County Young Women’s Fire Academy
All uniformed up in pink t-shirts and mustard-yellow turnout gear, 31 girls from Marion and Linn counties gained…
No new measles cases in Linn County since January, commissioners told
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County has not seen any new cases of measles since two…
When wildfire strikes, Watch Duty aims to give Oregonians information before it’s too late
As wildfires continue in Oregon, the Watch Duty app provides real-time updates on active fires, evacuation risks, and…
Circuit Court: Aug. 26, 2026 issue
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Police Logs: Aug. 26, 2026 issue
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Linn County CASA expands, available for community questions
CASA of Linn County’s umbrella of care for children recently grew after taking under its wings cases from…
Debunking wildfire myths: What Oregon residents should know before fire strikes
With the wildfire season underway in Oregon, some common beliefs about fire danger can leave people unprepared when…
Hands on History returns to Brownsville Aug. 22
By Mandy Cole Linn County Historical Museum The fifth “Hands on History” day will be held from 10…
UPDATED Police Logs: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
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Circuit Court: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
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Commissioners hear county Planning stats from July
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Planning and Building Department issued 335 total permits in…
Linn County Fair reports record attendance year
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications A record 30,560 people attended the 2026 Linn County Fair, the most…
Commissioners support medical merger they say will benefit north county
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their Aug. 4 meeting, Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger…
Circuit Court: Aug. 12, 2026 issue
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Commissioners vote 2-1 to oppose Muddy Creek solar project
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications On a 2-1 vote at their July 28 meeting, the Linn County…
Updated Police Logs: Aug. 5, 2026 issue
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State nixes plans for Seven Mile training facility
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Oregon Military Department will not develop 34 acres of land owned…
Native American Cultural Encampment
The annual Native American Cultural Encampment took place Friday through Sunday, July 24-26, at Waterloo County Park, and is…