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KYAC Radio

KYAC raising funds for Emergency Alert System

Based in Mill City, KYAC community radio needs to update its Emergency Alert System per Federal Communication Commission mandates. “The FCC now requires all radio stations to have either new updated firmware for all existing […]

Merry ol’ Santa Claus gives The Canyon Weekly readers the inside scoop on his views on page 5. JIM KINGHORN

Children’s giveaway inspires others

Merry Thriftmas!  ’Tis the season for giving and two Lyons youngsters wanted to help other girls and boys have a good holiday by donating some of their toys. Their motivation came from mom, Amanda Bodenstab, […]

Salmons Falls are shown amid post-wildfire recovery efforts. New federal money is coming to Marion County to help establish a recreation plan for the North Fork area, including parks such as Salmon Falls and Bear Creek. James Day

The $15 million that is finally showing up

In 1996 federal legislation championed by Oregon Sen. Mark Hatfield at the tail end of the Timber Wars set aside 37,500 acres of Santiam Canyon forest land for the Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation […]

Pet ducks shot, missing

Someone allegedly attacked and stole a flock of Muscovy ducks at a Mehama family’s property and the owner is offering a $1,000 reward for suspect information. Randy Dixon Rivera announced on Facebook Oct. 23 he […]