Oregon’s post-fire logging is taking trees that may never be hazards, experts say
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Rick Till, a certified arborist from Portland, examining some of the trees cut down in Gates as part of the state s post-wildfire hazard tree removal program.
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Tree No. 252256 is a 95-foot Douglas Fir that stands south of Oregon 22 east of Mehama, one of dozens of trees in this patch of the Santiam Canyon that has been tagged to be cut as part of the state’s troubled hazard tree removal program.
The massive undertaking is slowly creeping westward, leaving swaths of denuded highway and private properties in its wake.
Eleven candidates are running for the Salem-Keizer school board this spring.
Four of the board s seven seats are in the race Zone 1 in west Salem, currently represented by Kathy Goss; Zone 3 in south-central Salem, held by Sheronne Blasi; Zone 5 in east Salem, represented by Jesse Lippold Peone; and Zone 7 in north Salem, held by Paul Kyllo. Lippold Peone is the only incumbent running.
Election day is May 18; those elected will begin their positions on July 1.
School board member Marty Heyen of Zone 2 in northeast Salem, chairman Satya Chandragiri of Zone 4 in south Salem, and vice chairwoman Danielle Bethell of Zone 6 in Keizer were elected in 2019. Their terms will end in 2023.
Q: To an outsider, how would you describe the region you wish to represent geographically, economically, politically, and socially?
A: Zone 7 is a great location. This is a very economically and ethnically diverse zone where it is relatively easy to find a house or apartment to fit one s budget. We have several great local parks, as well as convenient shopping at both local businesses and national chains. We have a variety of places of worship. We are close to downtown Salem and I-5. I also appreciate the political diversity across the zone.
Q: Describe the positives and negatives of this region/zone that you wish to represent or address:
Rural fire district in Santiam Canyon receives $45,000 to keep it operational
The Idanha-Detroit Rural Fire Protection District received a $45,000 check from the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund on Friday. Author: Christine Pitawanich Updated: 7:31 PM PDT April 26, 2021
This is because the tax base in the area was largely wiped out by the fires that burned homes last September. But there s some good news: The rural fire district received a $45,000 check from the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund on Friday.
“I m very stoked and more importantly I m looking forward to the future with hope,” said Damon Faust, Deputy Chief for the Idanha-Detroit Rural Fire Protection District.