News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
State lawmakers plan to meet at the end of February to discuss current limits on large-scale agriculture amid broader talks to rein-in the industry. An informational meeting was scheduled for Feb. 28 of the Senate […]
Gates is moving forward with a project to establish a vision for the town’s business district using a grant received from Marion County. Mayor Brian Gander said “this week we posted a request for proposals […]
Marion County and the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments are teaming up to reimburse Santiam Canyon residents for septic system work necessitated by the 2020 wildfires. The county and the Mid-Valley COG have approximately $5 […]
Three Santiam Canyon fire departments are receiving state aid to assist with wildfire risk reduction. The grants are part of a $2.7 million investment the Office of the State Fire Marshal is making in the […]
James Oliver Gundersen, 87, died Jan. 8, 2023. He was born to Oliver Gundersen and Doris Klindt on April 20, 1935, in Albany. James grew up in Lebanon, and moved to Astoria for a few […]
Stayton could be gaining hundreds of new working-class jobs after the old NORPAC facility was sold to an industrial developer with plans to upgrade the building and lease it out to tenants. On Feb. 7, […]
Do you know someone who has done an exceptional job improving fire prevention and safety within their community? Let’s recognize them for their outstanding work! The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal is accepting nominations […]
Linn County Communications. The Linn County Fair & Expo Center is rebounding from a slowdown in events during the COVID-19 pandemic, Manager Kris Barnes told the Board of Commissioners at its meeting Feb. 21. Commissioner […]
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that it is detected at high levels in about 18 percent of homes in Oregon. The American Lung […]
Santiam Hospital Auxiliary is currently accepting scholarship applicatins for the 23-24 school year. Applicants must live in the Santiam Hospital service area. This includes Stayton, Lyons, Mill City, Scio, Jefferson, Aumsville, Gates, Idanha, Marion, Turner, […]
