Following the U.S. and Israel attack on Iran during the morning of Feb. 28, Albany Banner Brigade displayed this afternoon message
for I-5 northbound traffic from the Santiam Highway overpass in Albany.
for I-5 northbound traffic from the Santiam Highway overpass in Albany.
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Friday Honk & Wave protests continue
The weekly Honk & Wave protests are scheduled for Fridays on Ellsworth Street at Fourth Avenue in Albany
and along Main Street at Academy Square in Lebanon. Both Honk & Waves will return to 4 to 6 p.m. beginning March 13, the first Friday of Daylight Saving Time. (The protests had been held from 3 to 5 p.m. during Standard Time.) The Honk & Waves are organized by Albany Region Indivisible in Albany and East Linn Indivisible in Lebanon.
and along Main Street at Academy Square in Lebanon. Both Honk & Waves will return to 4 to 6 p.m. beginning March 13, the first Friday of Daylight Saving Time. (The protests had been held from 3 to 5 p.m. during Standard Time.) The Honk & Waves are organized by Albany Region Indivisible in Albany and East Linn Indivisible in Lebanon.
Candidate filing deadline is Tuesday, March 10, for Primary
Tuesday, March 10, is the deadline for candidates to file for the May 19 Primary Election. That includes those interested in becoming elected Linn County Democratic Precinct Committee People. (A link to the PCP candidate filing form is below).
Democrats who have filed for the Primary include Gov. Tina Kotek, incumbent U.S. Representatives Janelle Bynum (5th District) and Val Hoyle (4th District) and State Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin (District 8). Seeking the Democratic nomination for Oregon House seats are Ivan Maluski (HD11) of the Scio area and Joanna Robinson of Albany (HD15).
For an updated list of candidates and ballot measures that will appear on Democratic ballots in the May 19 Primary in Linn County, along with key dates and election resources, click the link below.
Democrats who have filed for the Primary include Gov. Tina Kotek, incumbent U.S. Representatives Janelle Bynum (5th District) and Val Hoyle (4th District) and State Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin (District 8). Seeking the Democratic nomination for Oregon House seats are Ivan Maluski (HD11) of the Scio area and Joanna Robinson of Albany (HD15).
For an updated list of candidates and ballot measures that will appear on Democratic ballots in the May 19 Primary in Linn County, along with key dates and election resources, click the link below.
Protesters: No war on Iran
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In response to the Saturday, Feb. 28, U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, Albany Region Indivisible quickly scheduled an 'emergency' protest gathering for March 1. Nearly 50 people turned out for the two-hour protest at Fourth Avenue and Ellsworth Street in downtown Albany. Albany Region Indivisible posted this on its Facebook page before the protest: "Simple. No war on Iran. This is a peaceful gathering. We are committed to peace.'
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'Day without an Immigrant' observances planned
The "Day without an Immigrant) is being organized by PCUN to stand with Immigrant workers:
"Immigrant workers are the backbone some of Oregon's most important sectors. We came here following the American dream, and to build a better life for our families.
We work the jobs nobody else will do. Backbreaking. Low paid. Dangerous labor. We helped make this country one of the richest countries in the world. We're not criminals, we're families, workers, PEOPLE!
We have seen an overwhelming increase in ICE and Border Patrol in our communities, terrorizing our children, destabilizing our local business, harming our community. As farmworkers, one of our most powerful messages is that we're the workers that feed America. Without us America doesn't eat. It will be important that we start to own that power, and gain commitments from immigrants and allies alike to deny economic participation. No work. No shopping. No school. Join our cause.
"Immigrant workers are the backbone some of Oregon's most important sectors. We came here following the American dream, and to build a better life for our families.
We work the jobs nobody else will do. Backbreaking. Low paid. Dangerous labor. We helped make this country one of the richest countries in the world. We're not criminals, we're families, workers, PEOPLE!
We have seen an overwhelming increase in ICE and Border Patrol in our communities, terrorizing our children, destabilizing our local business, harming our community. As farmworkers, one of our most powerful messages is that we're the workers that feed America. Without us America doesn't eat. It will be important that we start to own that power, and gain commitments from immigrants and allies alike to deny economic participation. No work. No shopping. No school. Join our cause.
- March 16, 2026
- April 1, 2026
- May 1, 2026 — International Workers Day
About the Linn County Democratic Central Committee
The Linn County Democratic Central Committee (LCDCC) of Oregon welcomes all those, regardless of party affiliation, who support our ideals. We’re an all-volunteer organization that works hard to elect Democrats to represent the people of Linn County at local, state and national levels. Meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of the month. The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March. 5, at Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, click here.
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