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March 2, 1945 - May 1, 2026

Richard "Rick" Alley, 61, of Lebanon, died April 30, 2026. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026, at New Hope Church in Lebanon. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

September 5, 1931 - May 3, 2026

Vicki Plinski, 73, passed away January 19, 2026 in Brenda, Arizona. A Celebration of Vicki's Life will be held at 1pm, Saturday, June 13, 2026 at The Gathering Barn, 35476 Knox Butte Rd E Albany, OR 97322. To view Vicki's…

February 14, 1936 - April 7, 2026

The disgraced financier, accused of sex trafficking women and girls, was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019.

Marion County Circuit Judge Thomas Hart granted the restraining order and has set a hearing for May 7.

The bridge has been open since last summer.

The most recent five-year estimate shows that about 5% of households in Oregon have no internet access.

Nearby residents opposed to the development say it will irrevocably alter the nature of their quiet rural neighborhood.