Category Government
Marion County commissioners consider garbage, recycling facility improvements
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider contributing up to $1 million for improvements to a garbage and recycling facility under a new contract, which would extend operations at least four years.
Tough-on-crime Oregon congressional candidate Mike Erickson handcuffed for DUI
The DUI charges in 2016 were dismissed after Erickson, a Republican, completed a diversion program.
Salem City Club to host debate for Senate District 11 seat
Candidates Kim Thatcher (R) and Richard Walsh (D) are vying for the seat.
UPDATED: Salem City Council wants funding identified for mobile crisis response
A year after the city of Salem halted plans to create a crisis response team, councilors on Monday will vote on asking city employees to move forward with finding funding sources and seeking proposals.
County diversion program gets dozens housed, employed with early success
Created in 2018, Marion County's Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program is intended to get people who are homeless or struggling with addiction away from the criminal justice system, and into services.
Marion County commissioners consider funding for behavioral health housing
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider a $6.31 million contract with the state for housing assistance and residential behavioral health treatment.
Survey: Oregonians still support Measure 110 despite flawed rollout
Two candidates for governor support repealing the law, which decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs.
Get help registering to vote Tuesday at Salem Public Library
The League of Women Voters of Marion and Polk Counties is celebrating National Voter Registration Day ahead of the state deadline of Oct. 18.
Marion County commissioners consider bridge repairs, street improvements
The Marion County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday to consider a roughly $3.31 million for repairs intended to expand the service life of the Independence Bridge.