An investigation by the Malheur Enterprise established the numbers State Sen. Lynn Findley discounted in fact had been in the senator’s files for a month prior to his legislative appearance.
By Les Zaitz - Salem Reporter
A rail spur cast as a $2 million surprise was required in reload center plans
Managers of the Treasure Valley Reload Center outside of Nyssa are seeking yet more taxpayer money for their beleaguered project, this time to belatedly install a rail spur they maintain was optional when, in fact, it was not.
Marion County gets federal windfall – no strings attached
Marion County is getting a surprise allocation of $1 million from the federal government, money that comes with virtually no restrictions. County officials haven’t decided yet to do with unexpected funding.
Strongest quake in years hits Oregon – just ahead of the state’s annual earthquake drill
Authorities say Friday’s earthquake is a good reminder that Oregonians need to prepare for more quakes. Individuals and businesses can sign up to participate in a drill planned for Oct. 20.
Most counties left out of state program to improve legal help for children, parents
A state program in place in 10 Oregon counties helps children with more intense legal help that comes with social services. Expanding the program takes legislative action.
UPDATED: Vitae Springs fire contained, mop up in progress, evacuations remain in place
UPDATE 2 p.m. Saturday – That shelter opened at Judson Middle School? Home overnight to 13 people and an assortment of animals, including a lizard. According to Marion County Emergency Management, 12 dogs, seven cats, 10 rabbits, and one lizard were helped at the school. At the fairgrounds, emergency shelter[Read More…]
BREAKING: Brush fire forcing evacuations in south Salem as crews surround the blaze
A major brush fire has erupted in south Salem, forcing evacuations as more than 50 pieces of fire equipment respond on Friday, Sept. 9.
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Public interest in honest government not served by misconduct secrecy
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Salem Reporter has spent weeks seeking to answers for the public as to why a top police official was able to retire with an unearned $53,500. But Marion County’s district attorney recently sided with the city in keeping that information secret, while staying silent on an apparent conflict of interest.
Governor declares statewide emergency in face of wildfire risks
With more hot weather coming, Gov. Kate Brown puts the entire state on an emergency footing for wildfires.
After a decade of work, Wyden seizes opening to advance climate change funding
From his seat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden thought the only chance forward for meaningful energy legislation was to “drop the sticks and hammering on people.”
