1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1115+ words) The agency missed its job creation target nine out of the past 10 years. The solution: a lower target. When Gov. Tina Kotek's Prosperity Council releases its final report in the last week of June, it's almost certain the panel will…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1747+ 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....

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (250+ words) The New Era | Sweet Home, OR A new flare-up in the 240-acre Wiley Creek fire southeast of Foster caused fresh consternation among Santiam Lumber company crews which have manned the huge blaze since it broke out several days ago. The…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (732+ words) Fire destroyed a home and spread into nearby wildland Sunday evening, June 14, on upper Wiley Creek Drive, according to the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District. According to SHFAD, occupants of the single-family residence discovered the fire in their garage…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (687+ words) Upper Ames Creek was running a little low for late spring, roughly a foot deep in the main channel, earlier this month as members of the South Santiam Watershed Council pulled up to a brand new bridge at the AC…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (229+ words) Three people were taken to the hospital Wednesday, June 10, after a crash in the 32000 block of Berlin Road, Lebanon Fire reported. LFD personnel reported at 11: 21 a. m. to find a single vehicle with heavy damage off the roadway and a female occupant…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (478+ words) The Lebanon Fire District swore-in new fire members and reported some concerns during its board meeting on Tuesday, June 8. Training Division Chief Russell Duerr presented yellow helmets to Lebanon's spring academy graduates, and introduced the seasonal wildland crew during the…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (264+ words) The Lebanon City Council adopted a $94. 7 budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year during its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10. Finance Director Brandon Neish pointed out the number is higher this next year than the current fiscal year primarily because of required…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (362+ words) The possibility of establishing a city business registry prompted extended discussion and a lot of questions for Sweet Home City Council members at a June 9 work session that preceded their council meeting. The purpose of the discussion was to give…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (327+ words) The City of Waterloo is urging residents to take heed of city ordinances concerning yard debris and RV-living. During its City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 9, the council revisited a common topic: yards filled with trash or old cars, and…...