By Salem Reporter
Oregon civil rights group seeks to expand lawsuit over state’s handling of Covid in prisons
Oregon State Penitentiary (Courtesy/Wikimedia Commons) Felishia Ramirez recalled three desperate days in December trying to get an answer from the Oregon Department of Corrections about whether her uncle was alive or not. Her uncle, Juan Tristan, was incarcerated at the…
Oregon Tech faculty end strike after tentative agreement reached
Members of the Oregon Tech faculty union are joined by students during a strike for better wages and benefits in front of their facility on Chemeketa Community College’s campus on Monday, April 26, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Faculty with the…
Large fire damages Airport Self Storage facility in Salem
Smoke billows from the Airport Self Storage facility in Salem on May 3, 2021 (Courtesy/Marion Polk Traffic, Crime and Severe Weather Alerts) A large fire Monday evening burned multiple units at the Airport Self Storage facility on Turner Road Southeast.…
Oregon legislative aides move forward with first-of-its kind union
Oregon State Capitol, rotunda (Salem Reporter/file) Anne Marie Bäckström said she takes pride in her work as a legislative aide, helping Oregonians on issues ranging from housing, unemployment claims, Covid worries and others. “Participating in policy and the democratic process…
Oregon delegation sees greater access, clout with addition of sixth representative
U.S. Capitol (File photo- National Park Service) Oregon will get more power to push state needs in Congress and before federal agencies with the addition of a sixth U.S. representative, according to those in the state’s Congressional delegation. The change…
Tree in Geer Park planted in remembrance of Covid victims
A Holly Oak planted at Geer Park to remember lives lost to Covid. (Courtesy/ Bobbie Snead) Visitors to Geer Park will now be greeted by a memorial, one that commemorates the lives lost to Covid. “In the wake of sorrow,…
“Feed the Tuba” campaign launches to benefit wind ensemble, Salem food banks
Chris and Alicia Rasmussen of Hear No Evil Hi-Fi Sound & Image post with the tuba that’s traveling to Salem businesses to raise money for Salem Symphonic Winds and Marion Polk Food Share (Courtesy/Salem Symphonic Winds) Spot a tuba at…
Salem-Keizer budget committee begins meeting Tuesday
Members of the Salem-Keizer School District budget committee will get an overview of district leaders’ proposed spending for next year at their first meeting on Tuesday. The committee will select a chair and vice chair and hear Superintendent Christy Perry’s…
With ceremonial toss of dirt, Corban University starts on new sports complex
Tobi Adeoye, Corban University student body president, speaks to supporters at the groundbreaking on Friday, April 30, for Corban University’s new athletic complex. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) Corban University is on the way to a new outdoor athletic…
State Rep. Mike Nearman faces charges from December attack on Oregon Capitol
Capitol surveillance footage shows state Rep. Mike Nearman, R-Independence, allowing demonstrators into the building. (Screen grab.) State Rep. Mike Nearman, R-Independence, has been charged with official misconduct and criminal trespass for allowing violent demonstrators into the Oregon State Capitol during…