By Salem Reporter
Two state representatives create PAC to back working women running for office
Two legislators retiring from state service are focused on influencing voters to put more working women in the Legislature. State Reps. Rachel Prusak of Tualatin and Anna Williams of Hood River, Democrats and each chairing a House committee, announced on…
Marion, Polk counties seeking information about health care access
The Marion County Health and Human Services headquarters in Salem (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Public health agencies in Marion and Polk counties are seeking feedback from residents about their recent experiences accessing health care and the health of the neighborhood they…
Salem City Council approves search for providers, cost estimates to run mobile crisis response unit
Brenton Gicker, left, and Katie Haney call up to a woman in order to check on her at her apartment. The two CAHOOTS workers responded to low-level 911 calls. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) The Salem City Council on Monday approved a…
AGENDA: Marion County commissioners consider additional funds for sexual assault, domestic violence victim services
The Marion County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday to consider adding funds to a contract with Center for Hope and Safety for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and human trafficking. AGENDA Commissioners will consider a proclamation declaring April…
AGENDA: School board reconsiders apartment tax break
The Salem-Keizer School Board will again consider exempting a Salem apartment complex from property taxes after the developer agreed to steps to keep apartments more affordable. Board members will vote on 990 Broadway, LLC’s application to participate in Salem’s multiple…
UPDATE: State police identify man killed by Salem officer Monday
The parking lot of a small business complex in the 1700 block of Northeast Center Street at 6:23 p.m. Monday, around two hours before police say a “violent fight” led an officer to shoot at a man who later died.…
House Democrats’ PAC buys ads for Carrick Flynn in CD6, irks other candidates
Carrick Flynn (campaign photo) A political action committee affiliated with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is spending close to $1 million on TV ads for a Democratic candidate in Oregon’s new congressional district. The other candidates aren’t pleased. The race for…
AROUND OREGON: Nyssa rail project short up to $5 million as work falls behind schedule
Construction crews are using four times as much rock as expected to make farmland outside Nyssa ready for the Treasure Valley Reload Center. (Malheur County Development Corp.) NYSSA – The Treasure Valley Reload Center will need another infusion of public…
Get your spring garden on with plants from FFA students
The greenhouse at McKay High School in spring 2021 as students prepared for the annual plant sale. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) If you’re looking to grow tomatoes, peppers, herbs or just have some spring color in your garden, Salem high school…
Salem nurse manager headed to eastern Europe to aid Ukrainian refugees
Marty Crittenden visits with two boys while on a 2018 trip to Kenya, where she spent a week running a pharmacy. (Courtesy/Marty Crittenden) When Marty Crittenden received an email March 31 from International Medical Relief about an upcoming mission trip,…