By Salem Reporter
Oregon National Guard activated to respond to potential protests at Capitol
Oregon Army National Guard soldiers set up a temporary medical facility at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem on Thursday, March 19, 2020 (Courtesy Zachary Holden/Oregon National Guard) Oregon State Police may deploy members of the Oregon Army National Guard…
Senators secure funding for high-speed internet in Polk County
Polk County Courthouse (Courtesy of Jolene Guzman/Polk Itemizer-Observer) High-speed broadband is on its way to rural parts of Polk and Linn counties. Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced on Wednesday that PEAK Internet will receive $13.2 million in…
State vaccine advisory committee meets Thursday
Salem Health began a Covid vaccine clinic at the state fairgrounds on Jan. 7 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) A state committee that will decide how Oregon will prioritize vaccinations for essential workers and people with underlying health conditions is meeting Thursday.…
State legislator accused of creating chaos at Capitol says House speaker is putting politics over safety
State Rep. Mike Nearman, R-Independence. (Courtesy/Freedom Foundation) A Salem area legislator who allowed a confrontational group of demonstrators into the Oregon Capitol has lashed out, saying he is being subject to “mob justice” by the House speaker. State Rep. Mike…
Video captures Salem Fire Department boat sinking
A passerby caught a short video of a Salem Fire Department rescue boat sinking in the Willamette River on Monday, Jan. 11, during a training mission. (Salem Fire Department video /screenshot) The Salem Fire Department on Tuesday released a short…
PGE dealing with 40 outages in Marion County
Winds that gusted to more than 40 mph hit the Salem area overnight into Wednesday morning, leaving nearly 4,000 homes and businesses without power. PGE reported early Wednesday that 40 outages across Marion County cut electricity to 8,184. That included…
With a warning of an armed march, police prepare and a city councilor calls for the National Guard
Far-right protesters hold up an American flag outside of Mahonia Hall in southeast Salem as part of a demonstration opposing Covid restrictions on Friday, Jan. 1. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem and other state capitols across the country could see more…
Courthouse Club Fitness receives Oregon’s largest Covid-related fine to date
Courthouse Club Fitness in west Salem. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) A Salem gym has received Oregon’s largest Covid-related citation to date after its owner refused to close its doors as required by state orders. The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
State says Salem employers can require vaccinations, with exceptions
Salem Health held a Covid vaccine clinic at the state fairgrounds on Jan. 7 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Oregon Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle announced Tuesday that employers in Oregon can require vaccinations for their employees. Hoyle’s agency, the Oregon Bureau of…
Covid vaccine clinic back open at state fairgrounds, 12-6pm
Salem Health began a Covid vaccine clinic at the state fairgrounds on Jan. 7 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Health care workers, first responders and others now eligible for a Covid vaccine can get a shot at the state fairgrounds Tuesday. Salem…