A mysterious and meandering power failure near a downed power line at Second Street and Tyler Avenue in Corvallis appeared to be at the center of a widespread Wednesday evening power failure.

Linn County property values went down about 7 percent on average in 2009, according to County Assessor Mark Noakes.

SWEET HOME — Erin Regrutto answers a barrage of cell phone calls as she watches the first sections of security fencing being installed behind Sweet Home High School.

If Bell, Calif., had put its finances online the way Albany does, maybe the city in Los Angeles County would not have got in trouble.

LEBANON — Providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people who stole human remains from a Lebanon cemetery could earn you $1,500.

Programs that help Linn County seniors and persons with disabilities remain in their homes were given a financial reprieve by the Legislative E-board last week, but the fix is only temporary, Gale Bla

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

BROWNSVILLE — Until now, the city of Brownsville hasn’t worried much about copying public documents. According to City Administrator Scott McDowell, not many people ask.

SWEET HOME — Nearly 70 vendors are registered for the ninth annual Oregon Jamboree in Sweet Home Arts & Crafts Fair, according to City Manager Craig Martin.

A draft version of the updated Linn County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is available for public viewing and comment on the Linn County website http://www.co.linn.or.us/  through Tuesday, Aug. 24.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

SWEET HOME — Residents interested in running for any of four city council seats up for election on the November ballot have until Tuesday, Aug. 24, to file.

Discount punch cards are still available for Albany children to use the pool at Swanson Park this summer.

LEBANON — Residents have until Friday, July 30, to file for several positions on the city council that will be on the November ballot.

COOS BAY (AP) — A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was reported off the Oregon coast Wednesday morning.

If you’d like to help ensure that injured pets picked up by law enforcement officers get the veterinary care they need, dear Abbie has some simple instructions for you:

Colynn Elder, a juvenile parole and probation officer working with youth in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties, has been honored for exemplary service to the Oregon Youth Authority and the youth the ag

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

LEBANON — An unexpected $500,000 to $600,000 income shortfall has prompted formation of a Budget Oversight Committee, only weeks after the city council adopted the 2010-2011 budget.

Free to homeowners, the service is paid for by a county grant