By Salem Reporter
Next Oregon governor could change state’s approach to abortion after Supreme Court decision
(Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) In recent years, Oregon has established itself as a haven for abortion rights, providing access at no cost to Oregonians and creating a fund for out-of-state patients who can’t obtain care in their own states.…
Pendleton Woolen Mills to open new Salem store Wednesday
The new Pendleton Woolen Mills store opens Wednesday at the Willamette Heritage Center in southeast Salem. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Visitors to the Willamette Heritage Center starting Wednesday can buy woolen blankets, fabric cuts and mill materials for crafting with wool…
Abortion rights rally planned for Riverfront Park Tuesday evening
A flyer circulating on social media Tuesday, May 3 calls for an abortion rights march and meeting in Salem following the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion which would overturn Roe v. Wade. Abortion rights supporters will gather in…
AGENDA: Marion County commissioners consider hiring temporary health department staff, resurfacing two roads
The Marion County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday to consider hiring temporary staffing for the county’s health department, setting camping fees at North Santiam Park in Lyons and a $4.6 million contract for resurfacing asphalt on two roads in southeast…
Oregon abortion providers gear up for increased demand from Idaho and elsewhere
Dr. Paula Bednarek works at her computer in the Planned Parenthood Northeast Portland Health Center, on Feb. 9, 2021. (Brooke Herbert/The Oregonian) Editor’s note: This story was originally published on March 25, 2022. Salem Reporter is republishing it in light…
Cherriots adds local holiday service, more trips on Polk County express line
Riders board through the rear of Cherriots bus at the downtown Salem transit center (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Cherriots is adding two daily trips on its express line to Polk County and beginning holiday service for local buses. The mass transit…
Hear from city, county candidates at NAACP forums on Tuesday, Wednesday
A Marion County ballot for the 2022 primary election (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Candidates for city and county offices will answer questions from a coalition of Salem-based community groups in two forums sponsored by the Salem-Keizer NAACP. The virtual forums are…
Hayesville Drive Northeast to close May 9 for construction
Hayesville Drive Northeast. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Hayesville Drive Northeast will be closed for around two months between Lancaster Drive Northeast and Cordon Road Northeast starting May 9 as city contractors complete utility work in the area. The closed area will…
How to find fundraising and spending in Oregon politics
A Marion County ballot for the 2022 primary election (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Vast information about who gives money to people running for office and how those candidates spend the money is available for free online. But the state and federal…
Contemporary art collection on sale Tuesday to benefit Assistance League
“Fear,” a photo collage by Philip V. Augustin, is among the contemporary art works on sale May 3 at the Assistance League of Salem-Keizer’s Encore Furniture Store. Salem art lovers can grab a new piece for their collections starting Tuesday…