News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
Lawsuits by local lumber companies against PacifiCorp over the 2020 wildfires may be settled prior to an upcoming trial in April as parties engage in mediation. During a hearing March 21 in Multnomah County Circuit […]
A controversial habitat conservation plan (HCP) that is still wending its way through the regulatory process already is the subject of a lawsuit. Attorney John DiLorenzo, Jr., of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP of Portland, which […]
A Mill City man has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly fatally shooting his roommate. Benjamin Lyle Harris, 50, was arrested early March 21 for the killing of Brian Rendon, 52. In a press […]
The North Santiam Chamber of Commerce is looking for good folks to recognize at the Santiam Community Awards night. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 at the Santiam High […]
The new emergency room setup at Santiam Hospital & Clinics will feature a separate pediatrics room because of a grant the hospital has received. The Oregon Community Foundation’s Doris J. Wipper fund has awarded the […]
The U.S. Forest Service has asked for the dismissal of a $33 million federal lawsuit by Freres Engineered Wood over the 2020 Santiam Fire, alleging the company’s claims have no legal footing. In a motion […]
Every year, the Mari-Linn PTA challenges each class to compete against each other to raise money for the PTA fund. After many successful piggy bank raids and even more requests made to family and friends, […]
SALEM — Veterans who live in rural Linn County will have access to transportation to medical facilities thanks to a $50,000 Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation Grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation. Commissioners Roger Nyquist […]
The Santiam softball program finished up its Spring Break week work and non-league season with a 6-2 record. The Wolverines downed Harrisburg/Monroe 7-5 and Gaston 12-7 on Tuesday, March 26 in a round-robin tournament at […]
SALEM — As spring arrives, it’s time to remember studded tires must be removed by Sunday, March 31. Long-term weather forecasts this year do not support an extension of the studded tire season. “We encourage […]
