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County Veterans Department assistance numbers on the rise
1+ hour ago (89+ words) Lebanon Local County Veterans Department assistance numbers on the rise Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker were told Tuesday morning, July 7, that the Linn County Veterans Services Department assisted 84 new veterans or family members over the…...
Events: July 15, 2026 issue
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (85+ words) Lebanon Local Events: July 15, 2026 issue 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…...
Opinion: Housing Act just political theater
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (86+ words) Lebanon Local Opinion: Housing Act just political theater A recent bill passed by Congress aimed at making housing more affordable will lead to almost no improvements in affordability. In fact, some provisions of the law will make housing even less…...
DEQ makes long-awaited announcement on controversial climate program
4+ day, 46+ min ago (62+ words) Lebanon Local DEQ makes long-awaited announcement on controversial climate program The agency has selected a California nonprofit to distribute what industry sources expect will be billions of dollars in carbon taxes. Last month, Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council recommended scrapping…...
Spotlight: Eric Fruits and Joe Cortright
1+ week, 5+ day ago (82+ words) Lebanon Local Spotlight: Eric Fruits and Joe Cortright 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…...
The American Dream at 250
2+ week, 44+ min ago (81+ words) Lebanon Local By Jason R. Edwards Two hundred and fifty. Twelve score and 10 years ago, our forefathers brought forth upon this continent a nation dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain…...
Lebanon council hashes out source of matching grant funds for library
1+ week, 6+ day ago (101+ words) Lebanon Local Lebanon council hashes out source of matching grant funds for library In an effort to increase its odds of winning a grant for the expansion of the Lebanon Public Library, the City Council committed funds toward a matching…...
The meaning of 'All men are created equal"
2+ week, 18+ min ago (94+ words) The meaning of ‘All men are created equal’ Lebanon Local The meaning of ‘All men are created equal’ America turns 250 this year. That’s not counting from Lexington and Concord in 1775. Or from Britain recognizing our independence in 1783. Nor from our…...
Freedom has a cost, as many veterans are well aware
2+ week, 33+ min ago (97+ words) Lebanon Local Freedom has a cost, as many veterans are well aware For 250 years, the courage, resilience, and strength of service members and their families have shaped the country and secured the promise of freedom – past, present, and future. Whether…...