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

Here is a look at the Little North Santiam River from a viewpoint on the Little North Santiam trail. Efforts to restore the trail post-wildfires have received a big boost from the state. Steve Lundeberg

State panel backs Little North Santiam grant

A grant proposal that will aid in the restoration of a popular Santiam Canyon trail has been approved by a state commission. Little North Santiam Trail will receive approximately $100,000 for trail work as a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Marion County parks supervisor Kevin Thompson is shown in front of the Little North Santiam River at North Fork Park. The facility (and river access) will become available May 15. James Day

Tour shows promise of Canyon parks

Marion County is getting ready for the great reveal of its under-restoration Santiam Canyon-area parks. The seven parks, North Fork, Bear Creek and Salmon Falls in the North Fork/Elkhorn area and Niagara, Packsaddle, Minto and […]