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Council report says $3 million minimum needed to lure new airline to Salem
Salem city councilors will discuss Monday what it will take to bring a new commercial airline to town following the departure of Avelo Airlines in July.
Cherriots to host series of open houses on new tax, service expansions
Cherriots is seeking community open houses about how to improve bus service in the Salem area using a new tax it plans to implement in 2027. The district announced four open houses throughout September and an online survey.
Man sentenced to almost 6 years in prison for killing father in 2023 West Salem crash
David J. Nelson, 25, pleaded guilty to a homicide charge and driving intoxicated in a West Salem crash that killed his father in 2023. A Polk County judge sentenced him to nearly six years in state prison.
Salem city councilors support transportation bill while Marion County commissioners oppose it
Salem Mayor Julie Hoy sent a letter of support for a new $4.3 billion transportation bill to the Legislature’s transportation funding committee on behalf of the Salem City Council, saying increases in taxes and fees are needed to address rising road maintenance costs for Salem.
Here’s how much you’d pay in payroll tax under Oregon’s proposed transportation bill
An average Oregonian making $68,000 would pay $136 each year in payroll transit tax under transportation proposal.
Top Marion County prosecutor announces district attorney run, DA Clarkson to retire
Marion County Chief Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy recently announced his campaign to run for the office’s top position, district attorney. Paige Clarkson, the county’s current district attorney, said she will retire and supports Murphy’s candidacy for the position.
Protesters accuse Marion County commissioners of trying to weaken sanctuary law through ICE lawsuit
Several dozen people packed a Marion County hearing room Wednesday to protest the county’s lawsuit seeking a court ruling on whether it can share information about people on parole with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Many people claimed the suit is a county effort to overturn Oregon’s sanctuary law, which restricts agencies from cooperating with immigration authorities.
Oregon transportation tax vote and layoffs delayed because of senator’s health
Gov. Tina Kotek delayed planned layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation until Oct. 15. The Oregon Senate is now scheduled to vote on a transportation funding package and gas tax increase Sept. 17.
A Democrat and a Republican will team up to try to ban masked law enforcement in Oregon
State Rep. Tom Andersen, a Salem Democrat, is working with Rep. Cyrus Javadi, a Tillamook Republican, on a proposal to require official uniforms with badge numbers and names for law enforcement.