While sections of the forest may technically be open, many points of access including some trailheads, roads, and recreation sites remain closed due to ongoing repairs and hazard removal to ensure safe travel to popular recreation spots on county managed roads.

Our dog shelter is almost at capacity, so we went out to visit and found out how the community can get involved and help. There are some absolutely adorable pets here right now just waiting for a home.

This week, Marion County Commissioners were out in the community and stopped in at Fresh Start Market & Espresso. A lot of people don't know about this incredible Marion County program.

Today, in collaboration with Santiam Hospital, Marion County Health and Human Services (MCHHS) has arranged to have their Wellness Van located at the Santiam Medical Center in Mill City every Wednesday, adjusting the schedule and availability as needed.

We are so excited to be holding an in-person fair again this year! Some fun things are planned for this year's fair as we strive to create an enjoyable experience for all who can attend.

We want to wish all of you a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!

We went out into the community this week to spend some time with Mason, who is participating in the Marion County Fair this year with his goats, rabbits, and more!

This is the largest budget ever approved by the county, largely due to an influx of one-time state and federal funding.

From ARPA Funding, to the Youth Wage Grant program, to the status of some of our county parks, here is your county update for this week.

Happy Friday and Memorial Day Weekend! This week's update is about trash management in Marion County and the facilities and resources we are utilizing to divert garbage from landfills.

Topics in this week’s update include: The Marion County Proposed Budget Approval, and the Labor Day Fire Recovery Public Hearing in Gates. Tune in!

Topics in this week’s update include: New construction impacts to your property taxes, the Most Oregon Part of Oregon (MOPO) awards, a community meeting next week, and the upcoming county budget session.

The Marion County Board of Commissioners is excited to bring you a quick video update on the most notable things that happened this week and to also inform you about things to come.

You are cordially invited to join the Marion County Board of Commissioners on April 28, 2022, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. for the Marion County Reentry Initiative (MCRI) “Giving People a Second Chance” breakfast.

On Wednesday, during the State of the County address, the Marion County Board of Commissioners announced some allocations for federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars.

The Marion County Planning Division is hosting a town hall meeting from 6:00 – 7:00 PM on March 3, 2022, at the Senator Hearing Room, 555 Court St. NE, Salem, to discuss middle housing options in East Salem.

The Marion County Board of Commissioners is saddened by the tragic loss of St. Paul Volunteer Firefighter Austin Smith today, and our prayers and deepest condolences are with his wife, loved ones, and his community.

Yesterday, the Marion County Board of Commissioners met with Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett and other city officials to discuss ongoing efforts between the city and county to combat the ongoing crisis of homelessness among residents.

On Thursday night, January 20, the Gates City Council approved a variance in the city’s code, allowing for temporary housing to support residents of the Santiam Canyon who were displaced as a result of the Labor Day 2020 Wildfires.

With special grant funding, the Marion County Problem Gambling Prevention Program hosted a high school video contest to increase community and youth knowledge about the connections between problem gambling and substance misuse (alcohol and other drugs).