1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (743+ words) Two economists have sharply different takes on the recommendations by Gov. Tina Kotek's Prosperity Council. "By Oregon Journalism Project Staff Just how bad has Oregon's competitive situation become, and what can the governor and the Legislature actually do about it?...

2+ hour, 1+ min ago  (100+ words) The New Era | Sweet Home, OR Grant Street in Lebanon to be closed for construction Portions of Grant Street in Lebanon will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, July 6, the City of Lebanon has announced Contractor MVG Construction will…...

22+ hour, 48+ min ago  (92+ words) The New Era | Sweet Home, OR From Our Files: July 1, 2026 Sweet Home's water situation got worse when an overworked water pump gave up under the strain of constant high-speed operation. The main 500 horsepower river pump quit and was offline for…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (98+ words) The New Era | Sweet Home, OR Man drowns after diving into Blue Pool A Kansas man died Friday evening after jumping into the water at Blue Pool, the Linn County Sheriff's Officer reported. Linn County Undersheriff Micah Smith said that…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (82+ words) So" How to celebrate the Big One " America's 250th? Fourth of July events in Linn County range from a serious reading of the Declaration of Independence, the document that got us started down this road, to more traditional celebrations of the…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (93+ words) The New Era | Sweet Home, OR Municipal Court: July 1, 2026 - Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in time for our weekly publication, are updated on our website as information becomes…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1813+ words) These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts among members, work session additions, holidays, etc. Last minute changes do occur at times. Please check the governing board's website for updated information and agendas....

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (92+ words) The New Era | Sweet Home, OR Three fires squeeze LFD Lebanon Fire District crews responded over a 24-hour period, starting Wednesday evening, to three significant fire incidents. The first fire was dispatched as a first-alarm incident and was quickly contained…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (99+ words) The New Era | Sweet Home, OR New wildland firefighters get test at live fire exercise The forest just north of Foster Lake came alive Friday, June 26, as 200 wildland firefighters completed their final day of training for the 2026 Mid-Willamette Valley Interagency…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (96+ words) Flamingos" instructor loves teaching water aerobics at pool The New Era | Sweet Home, OR Flamingos" instructor loves teaching water aerobics at pool When a flock of pink flamingos marches down Main Street during this year"s Sportsman Holiday Parade, spectators…...