Lebanon News Archives

If you're going to reach for cooking glory at the Oregon State Fair, you may as well go big - Renata Stanko did.

LEBANON, Ore. A moviemaker doing his own stunts escaped a fiery explosion but is badly burned in the incident.

Murderers would be turned in left and right if the people knew it would lead to a realistic reward.

Lorraine H. Jones, 89, of Sweet Home, died Aug. 31, 2009 in Lebanon. She was born April 1, 1920 in Portland to John C. and Myrtle Super.

Former Sweet Home Municipal Court Judge Larry K. Houchin, 70, is serving a 30-day jail sentence at Polk County Jail for official misconduct, harassment and sexual abuse.

ALBANY, Ore. A long-time judge and prosecutor in Linn County admitted Tuesday to abusing his power to get sexual favors from women and agreed to a plea bargain with the attorney general that included surrendering his law license for the rest of his life.

A former municipal court judge pleaded guilty in Linn County today to sexual harassment and third-degree sexual abuse and was sentenced to a month in jail, according to the Oregon Attorney General's office.