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Budget challenges for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department have postponed a planned campground addition at Silver Falls State Park while also limiting some of the special events offered at the park. The OPRD is […]
The Oregon Department of Transportation has indefinitely closed the park-and-ride lot next to Highway 22. ODOT officials said the lot was closed Jan. 15, with the transportation agency reacting to concerns about littering and vandalism […]
The proposed drawdown at Detroit Lake continues to draw comment and criticism. Here are recent developments in the saga, which involves a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to lower the level of the lake […]
Two Republican candidates have come forward seeking to replace Ed Diehl in Oregon’s House District 17, which includes Stayton and the Santiam Canyon. Diehl, who was elected in 2022, will not seek re-election because he […]
The Cascade High cheer squad took third place in the Class 4A small traditional competition at the OSAA championships in Oregon City. Cascade totaled 66.60 points, trailing only Sweet Home (89.80) and Newport (80.50). Stayton […]
Oregon officials have been looking at changes in the permit system for whitewater rafters. Currently, only craft of more than 10 feet must pay the permit fee, which is used to assist in statewide marine […]
Santiam Hospital & Clinics and Salem Health have announced an agreement to merge their operations. Maggie Hudson, president and CEO of Stayton-based Santiam Hospital, and Cheryl Wolfe, president and CEO of Salem Health, announced the […]
State Rep. Ed Diehl, whose district includes Stayton and the Santiam Canyon, has joined the crowded field of Republican candidates for governor. Diehl, who is in his second term representing District 17, announced his bid […]
The Brown House in Stayton has set up a program of historical presentations to assist with national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Eight historical societies from throughout eastern Marion County […]
Regis basketball has been putting on a show all season. The Regis girls squad is 17-1 and ranked No. 1 in Class 2A. The Rams’ boys squad, despite losing Isaiah Koehnke, the leading scorer in […]