By Salem Reporter
Salem man serving rape sentence arrested after accidental release from custody
Marion County Jail (courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) A Salem man serving a sentence for rape was arrested Wednesday after the Marion County Sheriff’s Office mistakenly released him from jail on Nov. 22. Salvador Guido Ledesma, 30, was in…
Large employer vaccine mandate on pause in Oregon as federal lawsuits play out
Oregon’s workplace safety agency won’t issue a rule requiring Covid vaccination for large employers this week as planned because of lawsuits over the federal version of the rule. The Biden administration on Nov. 4 set a Jan. 4 deadline for…
Willamette professor honored with scientific research award
Christopher Irwin Smith studying a Joshua tree at his primary field site in Tikaboo Valley, Nevada, just outside of Area 51. (Courtesy/Christopher Irwin Smith) In a career of researching natural science, Christopher Irwin Smith’s fondest memory is the summer he…
Beloved musical “Annie” gearing up for Salem audiences
Plucky orphan Annie (Liliana Quiroz), here with her dog Sandy, looks forward to a brighter day in Annie, presented by Enlightened Theatrics (Helen Caswell/Special to Salem Reporter) Salem audiences looking for a wave of song and sunshine during the wintery…
Oregon House Republicans pick Vikki Breese-Iverson as new caucus leader
A sign for the House Republican caucus room at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Oregon House Republicans on Tuesday selected Prineville Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson as their new caucus leader after Rep. Christine…
Two injured in rollover crash on Liberty Street
(Salem Fire Department/Facebook) Salem fire and police responded Tuesday afternoon to a rollover crash on Liberty Street. Two people were treated for injuries and at least one was transported to a hospital, said Greg Walsh, emergency manager for the city…
Chemeketa grant writer seeks funding to recruit and retain students as enrollment keeps falling
Chemeketa Community College on Thursday, April 16. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Gaelen McAllister’s father wasn’t a typical college student. After immigrating to the U.S. from Ireland, he worked as an engineer for a railroad in southern California. When it was bought…
Gov. Brown to call special session, proposes extending eviction protections and more rent assistance
Gov. Kate Brown listens in during a phone call on Monday, April 20, 2020. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she will call a special session of the state Legislature Dec. 13 to address ways to…
SAIF will require Covid vaccines for all employees, including remote workers
SAIF Conference Center in downtown Salem (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Worker’s compensation insurer SAIF will require all of its employees to be vaccinated against Covid by Jan. 10. SAIF CEO Chip Terhune announced the policy in a memo to employees Monday,…
Holiday decorations, musical exhibits on display at Capitol in December
(Courtesy/Oregon Legislature) In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the Oregon Capitol is bringing the holiday spirit. The annual tradition of Holidays at the Capitol starts Wednesday at 8 a.m. and will go through Dec. 23 at 5 p.m, according…