Category Government
Salem would open more business areas to housing development under draft zoning plan
A construction crew works on the street outside of the Nishioka building site in downtown Salem on May 12, 2020. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem city councilors and planning commission members got a glimpse into how the city is planning for its future Monday evening. The…
Salem’s Public Works Department wins award for wetland work
Salem’s Public Works Department won an award for its work on the Mill Creek Corporate Center wetland. (Courtesy/Diego G Díaz at Otak) For years, Salem Public Works Department has worked to create new wetlands on land being developed for commercial use. The Mill Creek Corporate…
OREGON NEWS: Oregon Republicans sue over new congressional districts
A state Senate committee meeting on redistricting during a legislative special session on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Four former Republican officials in Oregon sued over newly drawn congressional boundaries, alleging that legislative Democrats created a “clear, egregious partisan gerrymander.” The suit,…
State Rep. Bill Post to resign at the end of November
State Rep. Bill Post, a Republican from Keizer, said he will resign his seat following his move to Nevada. (Bill Post photo) After announcing in late September that he had moved to Nevada, Republican state Rep. Bill Post told the Keizertimes Monday night that he…
State representative from Keizer sells house in district, moves to Nevada
State Rep. Bill Post, a Republican from Keizer, said he will continue serving in the Oregon Legislature despite his recent move to Nevada. (Bill Post photo) KEIZER – State Rep. Bill Post has sold his house in Keizer and moved to Nevada with over 15…
Salem gets new House seat on redrawn congressional district map
District 6 on Oregon’s new congressional map. (Oregon State Legislature) For the first time in eight years, Salem has an open playing field for its congressional seat. The redrawn boundaries Oregon legislators approved Sept. 27 put the city on the east edge of newly created…
Oregon governor’s race starting to take shape
When Oregonians go to the polls in about a year, they won’t see their current governor on their ballot for only the second time this century. Gov. Kate Brown can’t run for a third term, leaving Democrats with a wide-open primary for the first time…
Rep. Brian Clem says his “spirit is wounded” about state of politics as he plans to retire
Rep. Brian Clem announces he won’t seek re-election for a ninth term in the Oregon House on Monday, Sept. 27. Oregon Rep. Brian Clem has a history of making important decisions on his birthday. The Salem Democrat, who has represented House District 21 in the…
West Salem could soon have managed homeless camp after council approval
A row of pallet shelters under construction on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A vacant lot along Wallace Road in west Salem could soon be the site of temporary shelters for seniors experiencing homelessness. On Monday night, the Salem City Council unanimously approved…