Oregon Department of Forestry investigators have determined that the 2020 Santiam Canyon fire was not caused by downed power ...

The planned drawdown of Detroit Lake could bring major complications for the drinking water systems in Salem and Stayton.

Marion County is building a facility in Mill City with with funds from the state. But it doesn't yet have DEQ approval to operate it.

The drawdown could release sediment into the North Santiam River and clog Salem and Stayton's water filtration systems. Officials are exploring backup water sources and considering legal action to ...