Category Government
Queen leading Johnson in judge’s race, incumbent commissioners ahead
An initial vote tally Tuesday night had Marion County prosecutor Amy Queen ahead of Circuit Judge Erious Johnson in the race for his seat. Meanwhile, the incumbent Marion County Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Colm Willis were leading their challengers.
Salem voters overwhelmingly favor infrastructure package
Preliminary results also show local voters supporting bans on psilocybin facilities in unincorporated areas of Marion and Polk counties.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County Commissioners consider insurance contract, pipe inspection van
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider a contract for insurance broker and consulting services for county employee benefits, as well as purchasing a television pipe van to inspect east Salem's stormwater system.
2022 ELECTION: Results for Salem-area, statewide races
We'll post results in local and statewide races here shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday and update as more ballots are counted.
Candidates talk about homelessness but not to those on the streets
About 15,000 people have no stable shelter in Oregon, data shows.
Legislative lawyer says Salem mayor serving in state House might violate Oregon’s Constitution
Democratic Rep. Chris Hoy was sworn in as mayor of Salem last week
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Here’s how Salem Reporter will cover Election Night results
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander explains why we may not know the outcome of some races on Election Night, and how Salem Reporter's team works to deliver accurate, clear information.
Marion County Commissioners accept $6 million in state money for behavioral health housing
The state funding is intended to provide housing assistance and behavioral health treatment. County officials say they will seek proposals from local providers to help fill gaps through services such as residential treatment homes.
Local Indigenous organizers to hold rally in support of the Indian Child Welfare Act
Indigenous organizers are holding a rally in support of the Indian Child Welfare Act on Sunday, Nov. 6, as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case which could significantly alter the federal law that prioritizes the placement of Indigenous adoptees within their families or communities.