News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon

A trail maintenance crew works along a ridge line in the Willamette National Forest. A new federal planning process likely will affect how the forest’s mature and old-growth stands are managed. U.S. Forest Service

Old-growth proposal could affect local forests

Change is coming once again to the national forests supervised by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its U.S. Forest Service subsidiary. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Dec. 19 announced plans by the department to […]

A 10-story building constructed by NHERI Tall Wood Project to test the seismic strength of rocker walls constructed using mass timber products, including those produced by Freres Timber, Inc. Around 150 full-scale seismic tests were conducted without any damage or deterioration. SUBMITTD BY mines.edu

Freres lauds its products’ role in innovation

Freres Timber Inc. is celebrating its role in cutting-edge infrastructure as multiple companies have used its mass timber products to seek innovations in construction and sustainability. In a Dec. 7 press release celebrating the highlights […]

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Willamette Valley Vineyards sues PacifiCorp

Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVV) has sued PacifiCorp for $8.2 million after the 2020 wildfires allegedly caused irreversible damage to the quality of wine grapes throughout the region. The Turner-based business filed suit in Marion County […]