US Forest Service pulls back from logging plan
By James Day The United States Forest Service has scrapped a plan that would have led to logging dead and damaged trees on 400 miles of forest roads in areas of the Willamette National Forest […]
Linn County Commissioners OK Lyons area quarry request
Linn County Commissioners OK Lyons area quarry request By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Officer A rock quarry near Lyons known as the Fox Valley Pit will be allowed to expand its aggregate work area […]
Schrader holds virtual Town Hall Jan. 25
Schrader holds virtual Town Hall Jan. 25 Congressman Kurt Schrader will be hosting a virtual town hall on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m. He is offering it as “a chance for us to talk about […]
State increases rebate incentives to acquire electric vehicles
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has made big changes to the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program’s Charge Ahead Rebate. As of Jan. 1, 2022, low- and moderate-income households are eligible for $5,000 back with […]
Linn County building permit activity points to uptick
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Officer The number of permits issued within contract cities by the Linn County Planning and Building Department in the first half of FY 2021-22 is more than the entire […]
Judge shuts down Forest Service logging in Breitenbush area
A federal judge has temporarily halted U.S. Forest Service plans to log parts of the Willamette National Forest burned by last year’s wildfires.The written ruling signed and issued Dec. 27 by U.S. District Judge Ann […]
Nyquist to chair Board of Commissioners for 20th year
Roger Nyquist was elected chairman of the Linn County Board of Commissioners for the 20th year Tuesday morning during the board’s first meeting of 2022.Vice-chair will be Commissioner Will Tucker.Commissioners Tucker and Sherrie Sprenger said […]
DMV offers new services for drivers
The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is offering two new services to help emergency responders contact family members and officers be alerted if a driver is deaf or hard of hearing.If you are in […]
Michelle Duncan sworn in as 41st Linn County Sheriff
Duncan is the first female sheriff in Linn County Michelle Duncan, Linn County’s 41st sheriff is a hard worker, dedicated, compassionate and a team leader, Circuit Court Judge Rachel Kittson-MaQatish said Jan. 3 as she […]
