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

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 […]

The city of Detroit has been discussing how many RVs should be allowed on residential lots. The City Council passed the code package that includes the RV limits at its Oct. 10 meeting. file photo

Detroit code OK’d on 5-2 vote

The polarizing Detroit development code update is one step closer to taking effect. The City Council on a 5-2 vote on Oct. 10, passed the first reading of an ordinance that would rework its code, […]

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Detroit compromises on RV ordinance

After a lengthy and polarizing public process, the city of Detroit has approved a new building code. Acting at its Tuesday meeting at the Detroit Community Center, the City Council voted 5-2 in favor of […]

Incumbents lead for Detroit council seats

Detroit voters are looking to its incumbent councilors to keep guiding the Santiam Canyon city, which is still in recovery from the 2020 wildfires. City Council incumbents Michele Tesdal (73 votes, 26.74%), Denny Nielsen (63 […]