By Salem Reporter
Courtney hopes to temper politics in Oregon’s Legislature
Senate President Peter Courtney seeks political civility in the approaching session of the Oregon Legislature. (Portland Tribune/Jaime Valdez) SALEM — Peter Courtney is worried. His party is in power. He’s been nominated yet again for Senate president. In Gov. Kate…
Column: Salem Reporter journalists do our best work by partnering with you
Education reporter Rachel Alexander (Moriah Ratner/Special to Salem Reporter) Editor’s note: This is the second of a continuing series of personal columns from the staff of Salem Reporter to the community explaining how we perform our journalism. When I introduce…
Rural interests get funding in proposed Oregon budget
SALEM — On the campaign trail, Gov. Kate Brown was eager to tell voters she would represent all regions of the state. “I’m the only candidate in this race with a track record of bringing Republicans and Democrats together, urban…
State police poised for more troopers, filling gaps around Oregon
Oregon State Police Superintendent Travis Hampton flips through charts and graphs showing the impacts of OSP’s short staffing. In 2017, the agency was unable to respond to 11,880 calls for service due to staffing levels. (Aubrey Wieber/Salem Reporter) For 26…
Leaving office, Janet Carlson hopes to see continued push to help Marion County homeless
Outgoing county commissioner Janet Carlson has spent 16 years in office focused on helping people get a second change after coming out of jail. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Janet Carlson’s office is lined with a stack of plastic tubs, carefully labeled…
Oregon may reach deeper into wallets to fund government expansion
SALEM — Thousands of Oregonians could see more money taken out of their paychecks and companies would be writing bigger checks to fund Gov. Kate Brown’s proposed budget and revamp the state’s education system. Brown needs to find $2.6 billion…
State public records advocate finds a litany of flaws in Oregon’s public records laws
Governments in Oregon unreasonably delay handing over public documents or charge too much for that access, and put records of elected officials sometimes nearly beyond reach of citizens, according to a new state report. Those are the findings of Ginger…
Thousands of Salem residents could see insurance cuts at Salem Hospital
Salem’s only hospital would be out-of-network for thousands of residents if a contract dispute with Regence isn’t resolved. (Courtesy/Salem Health) Thousands of Salem residents may be left with reduced insurance for local hospital visits if a contract dispute between Salem…
COLUMN: First days at Salem Reporter a learning experience
Reporter Aubrey Wieber of Salem Reporter (Salem Reporter/Troy Brynelson) Editor’s note: This is the first of a continuing series of personal columns from the staff of Salem Reporter to the community explaining how we perform our journalism. On the eve…
Gov. Brown looks to financially back Oregon’s fight against Trump
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum SALEM – Oregon’s government has been at legal war with President Donald Trump and his administration for two years. This week, it moved to arm itself for more fights. Gov. Kate Brown carved out $2…