Weekday Wrap: 2 families of Santiam Canyon fire victims now have trial dates
Two families of people who died in Santiam Canyon wildfires three years ago now have trial dates — one in July of next year, the other in August. A...
Two families of people who died in Santiam Canyon wildfires three years ago now have trial dates — one in July of next year, the other in August. About 96% of wrongful death cases have been resolved or dismissed before trial in Oregon over the past five years, according to Oregon Judicial Department data. Both lawsuits name PacifiCorp, Consumers Power Inc., Marion County, Stayton Fire District, and Marion County Multi Agency Telecommunications as defendants and seek millions in damages. (Capi Lynn/Salem Statesman Journal) Oregon may chip in to help certify organic farms, but ag industry groups aren't buying it A farm industry coalition has objected to legislation that would have Oregon's government chip in for organic certification costs, arguing the sector shouldn't receive favored treatment.