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Swimmer dies in Foster Lake at Lewis Creek
A Corvallis man died Sunday evening, Aug. 9, after he apparently drowned at Lewis Creek Park on Foster…
Two fires in Narrows: Police arrest suspect in first, investigate second
Local firefighters responded twice over three days to fires in the area of The Narrows, west of Sweet…
Waterloo City Hall erects flag pole
Improvements to Waterloo’s City Hall have been made recently, as new railings were installed on the ramp and…
Multiple calls tax Lebanon Fire crew during four-hour period
Lebanon Fire District responded to multiple simultaneous emergencies that temporarily committed all available personnel and apparatus during a four-hour…
First summer without the Oregon Jamboree costs school sports
After 34 years (with the exception of the COVID year), the Oregon Jamboree did not occur in Sweet…
Probable leak causes 24% loss of water for Sodaville
During the Sodaville City Council meeting on July 16, Public Works Director J D Burns reported there is…
SH outdoor library space project begins
The Sweet Home City Council held its regular meeting in record time on Tuesday, July 28, conducting quick…
Hazard trees prompt closure of Yellowbottom Campground
Yellowbottom Campground has been closed permanently for overnight camping due to a determination by the Bureau of Land…
SH Fire board to appoint new member after Adams resigns
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District is seeking a new board member with the resignation last week of…
Firefighters respond to suspected arson fires along Hwy. 20
Six fires were set along Highway 20 east of Sweet Home Monday night, July 20, according to local…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Speedway action heats up Saturday
Willamette Speedway: Debban sweeps Limited Late Models, Emry earns first career feature victory during Modified Mayhem A night…
UPDATED Police Logs: July 22, 2026 Edition
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
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…
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…
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 council hashes out source of matching grant funds for library
In an effort to increase its odds of winning a grant for the expansion of the Lebanon Public…
Three fires squeeze LFD
Lebanon Fire District crews responded over a 24-hour period, starting Wednesday evening, to three significant fire incidents. The…