News for those who live, work and play in North Santiam Canyon
Linn County has enacted new rules on confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) that will make it harder for large-scale projects to receive approval. The county board of supervisors voted unanimously on Dec. 12 in Albany […]
A lawsuit challenging a state permit for a local industrial chicken farm is proceeding to trial after regulators attempted to have the case thrown out as meritless. On Nov. 16, the court set Feb. 5, […]
Local activists are claiming a victory after the properties for two proposed industrial-scale chicken ranches were put up for sale. Real estate listings for Hiday Ranch, near Aumsville, and Evergreen Ranch, near Scio, were posted […]
Vet takes deal in animal neglect case A Scio veterinarian will be allowed to continue his practice while on probation after accepting a plea deal in an animal neglect case. Brian James Dietrich, 43, owner […]
A Scio veterinarian accused of seriously neglecting a herd of sheep is arguing his actions were not criminal but rather the result of common farming and veterinary practices. Brian Dietrich, 43, owner of Scio Animal […]
A Stayton woman has been charged with Measure 11 assault after a DUII wreck allegedly injured a man and endangered two other people. Daron Alexandra Andall-McKinzie, 36, was charged in Linn County Circuit Court July […]
Community advocates are celebrating passage of a state bill limiting industrial agriculture, while the owner of a local chicken ranch hopes the new rules do not create a burden for farmers. Senate Bill 85 was […]
State lawmakers have amended a bill on industrial-scale agriculture, adding new provisions that would overhaul regulations for large livestock farms if the bill succeeds. On May 23, the Senate Rules Committee voted unanimously to amend […]
Shop for that perfect gift and top it off with a peach Arnold Palmer, a current favorite at The Hub, a boutique store in Stayton. Owners Ashley Cox and Samantha Tibbs opened the store last […]
A bill that would impose a moratorium on new industrial agriculture in Oregon is being scaled back to focus only on poultry farms for a limited time, causing concern for some local activists. House Bill […]