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Drain’s Pass Creek Covered Bridge added to the National Registry of Historic Places
One of the oldest covered bridges in Oregon is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Pass Creek Covered Bridge in Drain is one of the oldest covered bridges in the state, dating back to 1925, though the Oregon Historical Society…
Read at OPBQuery leads to loss of McLeod tax exemption
Following a complaint alleging Albany mayoral candidate Carolyn McLeod didn't live in her Ward 2 house in South Albany, when she served as a Ward 2 city councilor, the Linn County Office of Assessment and Taxation removed a disabled…
Read at Corvallis Gazette-TimesDOJ again warns election officials of potential criminal prosecution, days before midterm elections
A ballot dropbox at the Linn County Clerk's Office. (Photo by Mia Maldonado/Oregon Capital Chronicle) The Oregon context Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, a Democrat, received an identical letter warning him to retain records. The…
Read at Oregon Capital ChronicleAlbany mayoral candidate lost property tax exemption following complaint
It all stems from a complaint about the mayoral candidate's residency in Ward 2 earlier this year. McLeod says the person behind it is harassing her.
Read at Albany Democrat-HeraldDrain's covered bridge joins National Register of Historic Places
The Pass Creek Covered Bridge in Drain has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Read at KEZI 9Weapon, menacing charges dropped in Albany BB gun shooting
The alleged victim said he was shot in the face and chest.
Read at Albany Democrat-HeraldOregon’s extreme climate hazard days have quadrupled over 2 decades, study says
Kelly Juarez moved from Reno, Nevada, to Linn County about two years ago, choosing her new home based on Oregon’s cooler climate. But the week she moved, temperatures reached 95 degrees — much hotter than she’d expected. And on the day she…
Read at OPBHere’s what happens to an Oregon ballot once it hits the dropbox
An official ballot dropbox located outside of the Linn County Clerk's Office in Albany, Oregon. (Photo by Mia Maldonado/Oregon Capital Chronicle) ALBANY — In 1981, former Linn County Clerk Del Riley had a thought: If he was already…
Read at Oregon Capital ChronicleAlbany man sentenced for attacking sleeping woman
The victim suffered a broken eye socket and lacerated scalp.
Read at Albany Democrat-HeraldWest Albany regroups after bye with win over Lebanon
West Albany's bye week couldn't have come at a better time.
Read at Albany Democrat-HeraldLinn County court theft case slated for 2027 trial
The trial of a Linn County Courthouse worker accused of stealing about $135,000 on the job is rescheduled for April.
Read at Corvallis Gazette-TimesAlbany election: See who raised $20k
With a week left to go before the election, Albany City Council candidates are pouring the last of their efforts and money into their campaigns.
Read at Albany Democrat-HeraldMcLeod will put Albany residents first
I'm voting for Carolyn McLeod for mayor of Albany. I know she isn't one of the good ol' boys or a marketing bro, but she is an Albany resident devoted to this city and to making it better for everyone…
Read at Corvallis Gazette-TimesBenton County OK's large church development
The Benton County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 20 finalized its approval of Northside Christian Church's appeal to build a previously denied worship center in rural North Albany.
Read at Corvallis Gazette-TimesSweet Home couple loses home after ash dump sparks fire
Two people lost their home to a fire Monday afternoon after dumping ash from their woodstove into the grass, according to the Sweet Home Fire District.
Read at KEZI 9Multnomah County detectives seize 200 pounds of meth in I-5 traffic stop
The bust took place along Interstate 5 in Salem, with help from state, federal and Linn County agencies.
Read at KGW8Wildfire on Three Fingered Jack in Linn County burns 32 acres
LINN COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - A small wildfire complex on the slopes of Three Fingered Jack in Linn County is burning about 32 acres as of Sunday, according to fire officials. The complex, now called the Summit Fire was first spotted on Friday…
Read at KPTV FOX 12The moment Oregon State recognized Sweet Home and Mason Flores at Saturday's game
CORVALLIS — Oregon State recognized Sweet Home High School and Mason Flores during Saturday’s game against Washington State.
Read at The Oregonian/OregonLiveWondering where your ballot went? A new Oregon tool helps you keep track
A ballot drop box site in Albany, Oregon. A new interface will allow Oregonians to track the status of their ballots across any part of the state (Photo by Mia Maldonado/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Oregonians can keep track of their ballot’s…
Read at Oregon Capital ChronicleAlbany college boosts region by $289.7M, supports thousands of jobs
Linn-Benton Community College added $289.7 million to the local economy in fiscal year 2023-24.
Read at KEZI 9Missing Gresham man last seen in eastern Linn County
The Linn County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a missing man last seen more than a week ago in eastern Linn County.
Read at KEZI 9Hunter's bullet strikes and kills Sweet Home man
Investigators determined that a hunter fired a bullet that hit and killed Robert Alan Church at a home on Springer Road Saturday evening.
Read at KGW8Linn County sheriff seeks tips in Sweet Home hunting death
A man died after being shot by a hunter near Sweet Home on Saturday, according to the Linn County Sheriff's Office.
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