By Salem Reporter
No suspension of state gas taxes for now in Oregon
A gas station in Portland, where a gallon of regular inched towards $5. In several states, legislators are trying to suspend gas taxes to lower prices. (Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Oregon won’t join other states in considering a pause to…
Explore Salem during spring break with “passport to fun”
(Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Seven Salem arts and culture organizations are making it easier for families to explore during spring break. The Oregon State Capitol Foundation’s “Passport to Fun” program is offering free activities and discounted admissions, with kids eligible to…
Bentz compares Ukraine war to Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, spoke at the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday, March 14. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL) ONTARIO – The Russian invasion of the Ukraine is an emergency on par with the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962,…
AGENDA: Marion County commissioners consider funds for Santiam Canyon road projects
The Marion County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday to consider funding for care coordination for adults with mental illnesses and for rebuilding roads in the Santiam Canyon. AGENDA The Mid-Valley Garbage & Recycling Association will present awards to the winners…
Oregon extends rental assistance deadline to March 21
Ridgeland Apartments on Center Street Northeast on Jan. 12. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) State officials said Tuesday Oregon would keep its emergency rental assistance program open a week later than planned after the federal Department of Treasury committed late Monday to…
Participate in interviews with finalists for Salem’s librarian Thursday
A seating area in the children’s section at the Salem Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salemites will get to participate in interviews with finalists for the next city librarian Thursday. There will be a…
High schoolers are failing fewer classes this year, but still struggle adjusting from online school
A science classroom in at McKay High School (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) When the end of lunch bell rings at McKay High School, Ranae Quiring starts making the rounds. The principal of Salem’s largest high school said she usually has a…
Oregon state House and Senate primaries are set. Here’s what you need to know
Candidates watch on the Oregon House floor as Secretary of State Shemia Fagan prepares to announce the end of filing for the 2022 primary election. (Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Nearly 200 people are running for 76 seats in the Oregon…
Donate shoes at Salem schools by Friday to aid local youth shelters
Donated children’s shoes (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A Salem organization is asking the community to help get shoes to local homeless and low-income children, aiming to collect a thousand by Friday. People can donate new and gently used shoes “of all…
Queen of Peace students place in national science competition
Queen of Peace students Audrey Wiegal (4th grade), Esau Segura (4th grade), Jonathan Barra (3rd grade) and Claire Stout (4th grade) were selected as a regional winner in the the 30th annual ExploraVision challenge, a national science competition (Courtesy/Queen of…