A Scio man was sentenced Friday, June 27, to 102 years in prison for child molestation, Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan announced.

A Scio man was arrested Monday, June 23, after an investigation into multiple sex offenses, Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reported.

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: It’s easy to gloss over the heart that went into Lebanon bringing a hospital to its town in the 1950’s. Many of those who donated have long since passed away. The Life Magazine article ...

A Lebanon man is facing manslaughter charges after a vehicle collision between Lebanon and Lacomb led to the death of an Albany man Thursday evening, June 12. First responders received a call about a ...

By Chelly Bouferrache For Lebanon Local Lebanon’s first Willamette Valley Powwow, a lively celebration of Native American culture, drew a considerable and enthusiastic crowd to the Boulder Falls Event ...

Dear Editor, I recently moved here from Brookings, Oregon, and you explained the two newspapers that comprise Lebanon and Sweet Home and when they came out. I enjoy photographing just about anything ...

After a year of due diligence and operational exploration, Samaritan Health Services and Santiam Hospital and Clinics announced their mutual decision to cease pursuit of formal affiliation. In a press ...

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 ...

What was intended to be a one- or two-off thing has become an annual event after vendors asked to keep returning. The Sources of Strength Wellness Fair, organized through Lebanon Community School ...

By Chelly Bouferrache For Lebanon Local The Lebanon School Board meeting on Thursday, June 12, discussed the results of mini-grants awarded to teachers through Lebanon Schools Foundation, outlined ...

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 ...