A proposed ballot measure would restrict Portland-area freeway toll revenue spending to things like building new lanes, rather than spending it on things like public transit. It would also hinder the ability to enact variable pricing, which some say can smooth out traffic during peak hours.

Dennis Richardson has taken back his request to delegate his position on the Land Board after the Attorney General disagreed with him on his authority to do so.

With the holidays here, local charities are doing what they can to make the season a bit brighter for Salem's less fortunate. We provide a list to get you started if you want to donate, and we welcome other suggestions

The National Weather Service said gusts to 50 mph could hit the Salem area late Monday night into Tuesday, with heavy rain. We provide links to be sure you're ready in case the lights go out.

For a decade, several large Oregon agencies have operated without internal auditors they were supposed to have. Such auditors catch wasteful spending and inefficient operations. A new state budget could include money for these government watchdogs.

UPDATED: The National Weather Service is tracking two storms headed for Oregon, one expected to land Sunday night and a more potent one on Monday night. Here's the latest forecast information.

The Oregon Legislature's chief lawyer has warned state Sen. Brian Boquist, a Republican from Dallas, that his recent conduct borders on workplace harassment.

A restriction in Oregon law makes it challenging for those convicted of murder to win approval for new DNA testing of evidence. Advocates want that changed to clear a path to innocence.

Salem Public Library paused its new review of items following concerns it could needlessly purge books. The Library Advisory Board is slated to talk about the policy at its next meeting Jan. 9. The meeting is open to the public.

Reporters rely on many tools to perform their jobs. Troy Brynelson of Salem Reporter counts coffee as one of his most important in learning about Salem.

Legislators map ambitious plan to improve Oregon schools, but shortage of trained employees looms.

In his latest video update, Secretary of State Dennis Richardson said his brain cancer is impacting his ability to communicate, but MRIs show the tumor isn't growing and he is optimistic.

Oregon has chosen a familiar face to lead the state's Medicaid program as it heads towards the next phase, with a focus on mental health, value-based payments that reward outcomes instead of performing procedures and social determinants of health like housing.

A cultural audit, stemming in part from recent sexual harassment claims, could start in March. Documents released Wednesday show the county wants an investigator to conduct focus groups.

Hoffert, the chamber's former public affairs director and now an executive at a Mexican food manufacturer and distributor, will take over the business group starting Jan. 2.