Today, the Marion County Board of Commissioners selected Lieutenant Nicholas Hunter of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to fill the vacancy for Sheriff.

We invite you to an Open House to learn more about the Detroit Marinas Excavation and Resiliency Project and participate in concept planning.

After 31 years of law enforcement experience and four years as the Marion County Sheriff, Sheriff Joe Kast has announced his retirement effective June 30.

Senate Bill 1012, which could lower property taxes back to pre-fire rates for some fire-affected residents, will be open for testimony and public comment.

On April 12, Marion County Commissioners attended a celebration and ribbon cutting for His Place, a new county-run home to help fathers in recovery reunite with their children.

More than 50 people crowded into the Gates Fire Hall on Saturday, March 25, to hear and participate in a discussion around a draft recovery framework for the Santiam Canyon and provide input on future actions for wildfire recovery.

The 2020 Beachie Creek and Lionshead wildfires devastated the Santiam Canyon. More than two years later, there are still nearly 100 households fighting to return home between Marion and Linn Counties.

To fire-affected residents of the Santiam Canyon area. Did you know that you can apply for the Wildfire Recovery Residential Septic Grant program?

We are proud as a county to be leading the way at the forefront of waste recovery and energy conversion, and we will continue optimizing to keep our community and our environment clean, healthy, and a beautiful place to live and call home.

On Wednesday, February 1, the Marion County Board of Commissioners approved an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Beneficiary Agreement with Isaac's Room in the amount of $250,000.

Marion County is the first in the state to have this type of monthly collaboration among BHRN grant partners, and we’re already seeing increased utilization of individuals seeking services because of it.

Working to help transform lives and make our community stronger is one of the most meaningful aspects of our job as your Board of Commissioners. This is the work that matters.

The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is an annual, nationwide event that provides a snapshot of homelessness in our community, which isn't possible without volunteers like you!

Today, Marion County Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Colm Willis were sworn into office. Also sworn in were County Treasurer Sam Brentano and Justice of the Peace Justin Kidd.

Join the Marion County Board of Commissioners for a community town hall to update canyon residents on what the county is doing to serve its constituents.

All gave some, some gave all. We want to thank all our veterans for their service to their country and community.

The old Toys "R" Us building in Salem looks a LOT different these days.

We are constantly thinking about what the future of the economy will look like in Marion County. That’s something we’re passionate about and will continue to focus on as county commissioners.

The National Weather Service has forecast weather conditions including high winds and heat beginning Friday morning that may result in a risk of fallen trees and power lines in the Santiam Canyon, Silver Creek and Scotts Mills areas.

As we go into the Labor Day weekend, we are happy to spend time with friends and family. But we also wanted to take time to reflect on and remember the Labor Day Fires of 2020 and how they impacted our community.