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Democrat Tina Kotek declares victory, pledges to work on homelessness as Oregon governor
The Associated Press has not yet called the race and Republican Christine Drazan hasn’t conceded, but Kotek’s lead continues to grow.
Salem man sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting co-worker during tree cutting
On Wednesday, a Polk County jury found Jonathan Gonzales-Salcido guilty of murdering Ryan Muniz, who he worked with at a tree trimming service. District Attorney Aaron Felton said prosecutors never established a motive for the killing.
Marion County to create mobile crisis teams separate from police
The county will use state money to staff four teams of mental health workers to respond to lower-risk crisis calls around the county, including in Salem city limits. County officials say that could take up to six months or more.
Several high-profile Oregon races remain too close to call Wednesday
Democrats will maintain their legislative majorities but not a supermajority in the Senate.
Two statewide measures on slavery and legislative walkouts have passed in Oregon
Supporters behind a fourth measure that would tighten the state’s gun laws have also declared victory while a measure making health care a right is split.
Kotek holds slight lead in Oregon governor’s race
Nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson was a distant third, but the race remains too close to call.
Salem area elects new legislators, with likely Republican seat pickup
If Tuesday's results hold, Salem will have a politically mixed delegation, with three new faces in the House and two state senators winning re-election.
Gwyn up but vote close in Salem City Council runoff
Deanna Gwyn was leading Dynee Medlock by fewer than 200 votes in the ward 4 council race following initial ballot counts Tuesday night.
Democrats lead in two of three competitive Oregon congressional races
Democrat Andrea Salinas was up in the race to represent the 6th Congressional District, which includes Salem.