Jury awards $84.2 million to nine fire survivors
Nine survivors of the 2020 Labor Day fires have been awarded $84.2 million after a Portland jury returned a verdict in a Phase II damages trial in James et al vs. PacifiCorp. On Jan. 23 […]
Award-winning author visits Scio
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to hike all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, look no further than Bob Welch’s latest book, “Seven Summers (And a Few Bummers)”. In it, Welch tells […]
Detroit’s Cowboy Thanksgiving set for Feb. 3
It’s Cowboy Thanksgiving time in Detroit! The event, which first got underway in 2005, takes place Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Detroit Community Center and the surrounding area. Organized by Councilor Greg Sheppard with help […]
Zoom meetings to discuss how to spend $12 million
Marion County is gathering public comment on how to spend $12 million in the Santiam Canyon on community assistance, recreation and other projects. The money is the final piece of the $15 million Opal Creek […]
Forest Service fine-tunes meetings on federal update
The U.S. Forest Service has firmed up its plans for three days of meetings in Eugene to discuss federal amendments to the Northwest Forest Plan. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Dec. 19 announced plans by […]
Bring the kids to Art Mart for crafts
Santiam Hearts to Arts will feature fun for youngsters at the next two Art Marts, Feb. 3 and March 2. “In addition to their many craft and vendor booths, the event will feature locally made […]
PacifiCorp discourages scrutiny of PUC request
PacifiCorp is discouraging regulators from looking too close at its request to limit customer lawsuits, arguing any legal shortfalls can be dealt with in court after the fact. In an opening brief filed Jan. 23 […]
In Memoriam: Cherith ‘Cherry’ Elaine Davis (March 4, 1958 –Jan. 16, 2024)
Cherith “Cherry” Elaine Davis, 66, of Lebanon died Jan. 16, 2024. Cherry was born March 4, 1958, to Cecil and Margaret (Davy) Coates in Mount Albert, Ontario, Canada. Cherry is survived by her husband of […]
In Memoriam: Irvin Philip Wessel (Oct. 3, 1938 – Jan. 15, 2024)
Irvin passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 after a short illness that complicated his long-standing issues from a laryngotomy 15 years ago. He was 85 years old and a walking miracle, having had his surgery videos used […]
ODF sets three sessions on habitat plan
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is hosting two listening sessions to hear final thoughts from the public as part of its work toward a habitation conservation plan. The plan will cover 640,000 acres of […]
