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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Arthur Pendelton

Executive Editor & Publisher
Beat: Newsroom Direction & Editorial Board

Third-generation newspaperman in Cascade County. Covering city administration, regional water rights, and state legislative policy for 28 years.

Elena Vance

Chief Investigative Reporter
Beat: Public Records, Municipal Finance, Watchdog

Investigative journalist specializing in FOIA audits, government contract oversight, and public budget analysis.

Marcus Chen

City Hall & Civic Affairs Reporter
Beat: City Council, Planning, Transit, Public Safety

Covers municipal proceedings, local elections, and infrastructure developments across Mill City.

Clara Boyd

Features & Culture Editor
Beat: Schools, Library Board, Heritage, Neighborhoods

Documents local community life, regional arts, historical preservation, and school district affairs.

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