Category Government
Acting ICE director says feds not ‘currently’ planning new Oregon detention centers
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has no current plans to build new detention facilities or expand existing ICE locations in the state of Oregon, a top ICE official said, tempering months of speculation that a new facility could be coming to the Oregon Coast.
To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
A pencil running for Oregon governor hopes to make its mark on education issues
A literacy advocate is running as a Pencil in the race for Oregon governor to get candidates talking about education issues in the state.
To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
WATCH: Salem Reporter’s city election Town Hall
Our live broadcast of Q&As with all eight Salem City Council candidates will begin at 6 p.m. at the Elsinore Theatre. You can still get a free ticket to attend or watch the livestream from CC:Media.
To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
Pacific Power, PGE raise residential electricity rates again for Oregon customers
State regulators on Tuesday, March 31, approved a 5% power rate increase for Portland General Electric, which takes effect Wednesday.
To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
Vineyard owners interested in selling farmland outside Salem for VA cemetery expansion
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is moving ahead with plans to expand Willamette National Cemetery to a 307-acre farm property east of Salem. The agency has proposed demolishing the historic Waldo House as part of the project.
To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
Oregon Dems request feds get more public input on massive new logging plans for western forests
The federal Bureau of Land Management in late February announced it would change plans that have governed logging and conservation on 2.5 million acres of forests in 17 Oregon counties for decades, with a goal of maximizing timber production.
To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
Oregonians take to streets to protest Trump as part of third No Kings day of rallies
A crowd of thousands in Salem listened to speeches from U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, during the third No Kings protest.
To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
Festival atmosphere prevails as Salem protesters stand against Trump
Local demonstrators, many carrying clever and pointed signs, participated in Salem's No Kings demonstration on Saturday, March 28. The peaceful event was matched by similar events in communities all across Oregon and the country.
Salem crowd gathers near Capitol for No Kings III
Demonstrators in Salem joined people in thousands of cities across the U.S. in a third "No Kings" protest against President Donald Trump's administration.
To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.