News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
Santiam Canyon school districts have received word from the state regarding this year’s Common School Fund payments. Oregon’s K-12 public schools will receive a record $74.2 million from the Common School Fund in 2024, state […]
The North Santiam Sewer Authority (NSSA) is drafting language to define ownership, operations and use of a proposed regional sewer plant. A finalized document expected in May. During the March 4 meeting of the NSSA […]
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 […]
It was a cold, snowy, icy weekend in the Santiam Canyon. Schools were closed, athletic events were canceled, King holiday plans were torpedoed and some enterprising community members decided to take action and open a […]
Gates Councilor Ron Evans has been elected by his fellow council members to serve as the city’s mayor. Evans, who was elected and sworn in at the November meeting, replaces Brian Gander, who resigned Oct. […]
In 1996 federal legislation championed by Oregon Sen. Mark Hatfield at the tail end of the Timber Wars set aside 37,500 acres of Santiam Canyon forest land for the Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation […]
The North Santiam Sewer Authority (NSSA) is headed into the new year with important questions to answer about who will own and operate a proposed regional sewer system. Phase I of the system is moving […]
Marion County is updating its Economic Development Strategy for the fiscal years of 2025-2029, potentially impacting projects throughout the Santiam Canyon. The updated plan could affect ongoing downtown revitalization efforts in Gates and Detroit, the […]
The North Santiam Sewer Authority (NSSA) is exploring potential service rates for a proposed regional sewer plant, with a report expected later this month. The four participating cities – Mill City, Gates, Detroit and Idanha […]
This is part of a September package on the third anniversary of the 2020 wildfires looking forward to the challenges ahead. Previous stories can be found at www.canyonweekly.com The wildfires that burned wide swaths […]
