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PacifiCorp’s legal troubles over the 2020 Labor Day fires have reached a fever pitch as damages trials and settlements ramp up, and lawmakers consider consumer protections for wildfire suits. For continuing coverage of 2020 wildfire […]
Sex offender arrested for possession of child porn A local sex offender with a history of grooming teenage boys has been arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography. Robert Lee Allen Jr., 36, of Stayton, was […]
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 […]
Tuesday, Feb. 3 Swimming 4 p.m. Silverton vs South Albany Tuesday, March 17 Softball 3:30 p.m. Stayton vs Valley Catholic 4 p.m. Regis vs Clatskanie 4:30 p.m. Cascade vs The Dalles/Dufur Girls Tennis 4 p.m. […]
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 […]
The Marion County Housing Authority (MCHA) has apologized for the months it took to correct low water pressure at Oak Park Village in Stayton. Tenants of the low-income senior apartments filed at least five complaints […]
I went for a walk the other day. As I was waiting to cross the street, a car drove by. Perched on its roof was a coffee mug. I waved at the driver and pointed […]
A sex offender with a history of grooming teenaged boys has been arrested in Stayton for alleged possession of child pornography following an investigation by local police. Robert Lee Allen Jr, 36, of Stayton, was […]
Fire survivors described their losses in strong terms during the latest trial against PacifiCorp over the 2020 wildfires, including one plaintiff who said her experience was like being sexually violated. A Portland jury awarded $50.6 […]
New gun charge for Aumsville man An Aumsville man accused of physically abusing two young boys is facing a new weapon charge after allegedly firing a gun within the city limits. Benjamin William Zigler, 31, […]