News for those who live, work and play in North Santiam Canyon
The City of Stayton celebrated a year of accomplishments and expressed optimism for future projects during the first-ever State of the City Address last month. Delivered by Mayor Brian Quigley March 5 in a 15-minute […]
PacifiCorp has admitted to contacting jurors outside of court in a lawsuit over the 2020 Labor Day fires after plaintiff attorneys requested an order barring the company from further juror outreach. On March 18, PacifiCorp […]
The U.S. Forest Service has asked for the dismissal of a $33 million federal lawsuit by Freres Engineered Wood over the 2020 Santiam Fire, alleging the company’s claims have no legal footing. In a motion […]
Lawsuits by local lumber companies against PacifiCorp over the 2020 wildfires may be settled prior to an upcoming trial in April as parties engage in mediation. During a hearing March 21 in Multnomah County Circuit […]
Arrest for alleged firearm threat An Aumsville man has been charged after allegedly threatening to shoot a Stayton woman. Daniel John Nelson, 32, was charged Feb. 26 in Marion County Circuit Court with unlawful use […]
Aumsville leaders celebrated steady progress toward major accomplishments during the State of the City Address Feb. 12 at the Aumsville City Council meeting. Delivered by City Administrator Ron Harding, the 40-minute presentation focused on community […]
The City of Stayton is revitalizing its Public Arts Commission with the aim of creating a path for artists and community groups to create public art installations. Three vacant positions are open on the five-person […]
PacifiCorp has proposed a new customer fee to offset wildfire losses not covered by its insurer amid the likelihood of billions of dollars in pending legal payouts. In a Feb. 15 filing with state regulators, […]
Freres Engineered Wood has petitioned to intervene in PacifiCorp’s attempts to impose limits on customer lawsuits as they seek damages from the utility for the 2020 Labor Day fires. The company filed with the Oregon […]
A former student has sued Regis St. Mary Catholic School for alleged racial harassment, claiming the school failed to prevent verbal and physical abuse by classmates. The student, represented by guardian ad litem Stephanie Pileggi, […]