News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon

Oregon Public Utilities Commission

PUC delays decision on lawsuit limits

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has delayed acting on a request by PacifiCorp that would limit customer lawsuits, with a possible decision to be issued in the near future. An April 9 deadline to […]

Scio and Santiam unbeaten in league

The Scio High and Santiam High softball programs have entered May in prime position to claim league championships. Scio, the runner-up in Class 3A a year ago, went on the road to Yamhill-Carlton and claimed […]

Calendar

WEEKLY EVENTS  ​​Monday Stayton Community Food Bank – 9 a.m. – noon, 1210 Wilco Road. Monday – Friday. 503-769-4088 Group Fitness – 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. […]

Plaintiffs defend $42.4 million verdict

Plaintiffs in a wildfire lawsuit against PacifiCorp have asked the court to again reject the company’s challenge to a jury verdict in the case, claiming PacifiCorp is re-hashing settled arguments. On April 12, plaintiffs in […]

City of Gates

Gates looking to fill council vacancy

Gates councilor Patrick Rahm has resigned for personal reasons and the city has begun the process of replacing him. Notice has gone out, and the council and Mayor Ron Evans will be reviewing applications before […]