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How to weigh in on future of fire-burned Little North Santiam Canyon
1+ week, 2+ day ago (359+ words) The future of one of Oregon’s most beautiful but fire-scarred places will begin to take shape with a series of open house meetings this month in Salem and Lyons. Multiple government agencies want public input to craft a recreation management…...
Glaciers play major role in Oregon's Three Sisters. Why they're dying
1+ week, 3+ day ago (478+ words) Glaciers in the Three Sisters play a critical role in the surrounding ecosystem and for nearby communities but they’re gradually shrinking, according to the Oregon Glaciers Institute. The year-round bodies of ice and snow in central Oregon provide water during…...
Watch a sacred altar dedication at St. Joseph that few get to see
1+ week, 4+ day ago (28+ words) Statesman Journal Watch a sacred altar dedication at St. Joseph that few get to see...
Why company left Grand Theatre after performers blasted outstanding payments
1+ week, 4+ day ago (22+ words) Statesman Journal Why company left Grand Theatre after performers blasted outstanding payments...
See photos as fairgoers experience 2026 Oregon State Fair in Salem
1+ week, 4+ day ago (13+ words) Statesman Journal...
New wildfire grows to 10-15 acres east of Eugene
1+ week, 5+ day ago (181+ words) A new wildfire has been reported in the Fall Creek area east of Eugene, according to Willamette National Forest officials. The Deep Creek Fire is estimated at 10-15 acres just off Forest Service Road 1835 in the Middle Fork Ranger District. A…...
See photos as Salem walk honors missing and murdered Indigenous people
1+ week, 5+ day ago (13+ words) Statesman Journal...
Walk in downtown Salem honors missing and murdered Indigenous people
1+ week, 5+ day ago (545+ words) More than 150 people gathered at Riverfront Park in Salem on Aug. 30 for an annual walk drawing attention to the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. The third annual MMIP Awareness Walk, organized by Ampkwa Advocacy, brought community members together…...
Referendums are taking place in Independence, Monmouth in November
1+ week, 6+ day ago (20+ words) Statesman Journal Referendums are taking place in Independence, Monmouth in November...
Listen to latest update on the Elkins Fire near Monmouth
2+ week, 2+ day ago (22+ words) Statesman Journal Listen to latest update on the Elkins Fire near Monmouth...