Legal Matters
Arsonist guilty of trying to burn down Stayton PD A local transient with a history of setting fire to public buildings has been found guilty of attempting to burn down the Stayton Police Department wi… […]
Legal Matters
Transient faces new set of arson charges for fire near police station A local transient who caused fire damage at the Stayton Community Center in 2023 is facing new charges after allegedly starting a … […]
Have a bang up Fourth of July – Parade, pancakes, fun run, music, fireworks – lots to do!
The Fourth of July will be a full day of community events throughout the Stayton area. For the first time, this year will feature the Willamette Valley Pipes & Drums at the head of the […]
Grants – Shellburg trails, Stayton Community Center benefit
Reopening the trails in the Shellburg Falls area of the Santiam State Forest has received a boost from a new grant. The Pacific Power Foundation has awarded a $3,500 grant to Trailkeepers of Oregon fo… […]
Summer means fun – Fun runs, pancakes, fireworks, rodeos, festivals
A couple of big milestones will be set at this year’s 4th of July celebration in Stayton, which kicks off a month of summer fun in the Stayton area. This year marks the 50th anniversary […]
Problem solving – Positive notes on Detroit Lake fish passage
The discussion of how to manage Detroit Lake levels and the fate of endangered fish stocks continued on Jan. 12 in Stayton. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers held a public meeting to discuss the […]
Not so fast – Farmers Against Foster Farms asks for moratorium on chicken ranches
Community organizers pushing against industrial chicken farms have called on Gov. Kate Brown to issue a moratorium on such developments until the state can craft legislation addressing the environment… Access the full article with a […]
The search is on – Stayton seeking input on new city manager
Jensen Strategies, an executive recruitment agency, has been hired by Stayton City Council to conduct the recruitment process for the next city manager. The position was left vacant by the departure … Access the full […]