Linn County Search and Rescue personnel on Thursday, July 10, located the body of David Winter, of Albany, in the Snow Peak ...

A Scio man was sentenced Friday, June 27, to 102 years in prison for child molestation, Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan announced. Duncan said in March 2025, Sheriff’s Sgt. Caleb Riley and ...

A Scio man was arrested Monday, June 23, after an investigation into multiple sex offenses, Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reported. Justin Tyler Lima, 36, of Scio, was arrested after a warrant ...

Following are Lebanon, Sweet Home, and Brownsville area real estate transactions recorded with the county during late May and June 2025. These are not properties for sale, and some transactions may ...

Dear Editor, I recently moved here from Brookings, Oregon, and you explained the two newspapers that comprise Lebanon… ...

An Open Letter to Our Colleagues, Leaders and Community: As I wrap up my first week as CEO of Samaritan Health Services, I want to take a moment to speak directly and plainly. There’s been a lot of ...

While downtown parking spots were closed off for the upcoming Strawberry Festival Junior Parade on Friday, June 6, one spot was specially reserved for visitors that weren’t in town for the annual ...

After hearing its application for new water rights was found “unfavorable,” the Sodaville City Council determined all was not lost because one stumbling block could ultimately be their saving ...

If one tried to describe Lebanon High School’s Class of 2025, it might be something along the lines of “growth-minded,” “adventurers” or “transformative learners.” That’s because learning from ...

East Linn Christian Academy’s Class of 2025 celebrated their last day at the campus when the school graduated 26 students on June 7. Seniors Blake Knurowski and Parker Adams recited “Remember Whens,” ...

Linn County’s Elections Office last week finalized its vote count for the May 20 election, ending a close race for the Lebanon School Board Seat 3. A final total of 4,335 ballots were cast in the ...

The 116th annual Strawberry Festival invited the Lebanon community to have a radical time, with local organizations and the Strawberry Festival Association pulling out different elements of fun. The ...