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

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 […]

Breitenbush gets spruce-up for Earth Day

Volunteers are needed to work in the Lower Breitenbush Hot Springs area to get the area ready for Earth Day celebrations on April 20. The event is being coordinated by SOLVE, the Cascade Volunteers, the […]

Here is a look at a salmon that came through the Minto fish hatchery last season. Salmon watch events are being held at Packsaddle Park throughout the late summer and fall. James Day

Salmon watch events are coming

It’s salmon season and the Marion Soil & Water Conservation has a series of events planned in the Santiam Canyon for August through October. The district is organizing salmon watch field trips for school kids […]

Volunteers needed to support foster youth

Linn County Communications: Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc. (GOBHI), an Oregon nonprofit group, is looking for volunteers to be full-time and relief care foster homes. All youth in foster care need a safe and loving […]

Veteran program in need of volunteers

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers in Linn, Benton and Marion counties who are interested in serving aging veterans in their own communities by helping veterans learn how to […]

Citizen Review Board needs volunteers

Volunteers are needed to serve on the Citizen Review Board (CRB) of the Oregon Judicial Department, according to CRB Field Manager Lené Garrett. CRB reviews cases of children in Oregon’s foster care programs. Key goals […]

Are you ready to join this team? The Idanha-Detroit Fire District is accepting applications for volunteer firefighters, medics and Fire Corps personnel.

IDRFD seeks volunteers

The Idanha-Detroit Rural Fire District (IDRFD) is looking for volunteer firefighters, volunteer medics and Fire Corps personnel. Daytime responders are in critical need, although any available time is appreciated.  IDRFD provides fire and medical emergency […]