Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · Mill City, Oregon · 12,400 Daily Print & Digital Circulation
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City Council votes 5-2 to pause South Waterfront industrial rezoning pending independent traffic impact assessment.

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  • 4:15 PM
    City Hall

    Council Finance Committee schedules public hearing on 2027 road repaving budget for Thursday at 6:30 PM.

    The proposed capital plan allocates $3.8M toward arterial resurfacing on 8th Street and Industrial Parkway.

  • 2:30 PM
    Public Safety

    Cascade County issues seasonal burn ban for unincorporated agricultural zones starting Friday.

    Low humidity and anticipated east winds prompted the early restriction across all rural fire protection districts.

  • 11:45 AM
    Courts

    District Court Judge grants preliminary injunction in waterfront easement dispute.

    Public pedestrian access along the riverfront trail will remain open while boundary litigation proceeds.

  • 9:10 AM
    School District

    Superintendent announces four finalists for Mill City High School principal position.

    Public community interviews and staff question sessions will take place next Monday and Tuesday in the auditorium.

Public Notices

Thursday, Aug 27
Public Hearing: Mill City 2027 Capital Improvement Plan

City Council Chambers, 200 Mill Street. Citizens may testify on road resurfacing, park maintenance, and stormwater projects.

Saturday, Aug 29
Cascade Valley Farmers Market & Master Gardener Clinic

Market Square on 4th Ave, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Soil testing clinic and seasonal produce from 32 regional growers.

Tuesday, Sep 1
County Water District Monthly Commissioner Meeting

Agenda includes review of reserve account policies and public comment period regarding upcoming quarterly billing.

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