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Oregon Secretary of State Read rejects Trump Justice Department demands for voter data
The Justice Department demanded personal information, including birthdays and driver’s license numbers, for all Oregon voters.
‘I respectfully disagree’: Kotek says Oregon will follow sanctuary law despite threats
"The state of Oregon, its public officials and its law enforcement officers do not engage in conduct that thwarts federal immigration enforcement," Gov. Tina Kotek wrote in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Salem councilors want more information before they authorize subsidies for new airline
Salem city councilors discussed the future of commercial air service on Monday before voting unanimously to direct city staff to gather more information on what is needed to seal a deal with a new carrier. Councilors will revisit the topic at a meeting on Sept. 8 which provides more time to engage with airlines and determine options.
Ethics commission finds Salem restaurant owner voted on contracts benefitting business in 2022
An owner of Adam’s Rib violated two Oregon ethics laws while serving as a volunteer on the Marion County Fair Board in 2022, according to an investigation by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission that was settled this month.
Oregon sues Trump for threatening to withhold funds that support victims of abuse, crimes
Oregon is one of 22 states suing over withheld money from the Victims of Crime Act. The state was set to receive about $15 million.
Marion County asks federal judge to decide if it can share parolee information with ICE
Marion County officials say they need clarity on apparent conflicts between state and federal law to respond to Aug. 1 subpoenas from immigration authorities. The subpoenas sought information for four people on parole for crimes including kidnapping and rape.
Salem city councilors to discuss future of commercial air service Monday night
Salem city councilors will discuss commercial air service as Travel Salem courts multiple airlines in an effort to bring flights back to Salem following Avelo Airline’s departure earlier this month. Avelo ended its service on Aug. 10 after less than two years flying out of Salem - Willamette Valley Airport.
Oregon already sued Trump 36 times this presidency. And there’s more to come.
During President Donald Trump's first term, Oregon sued the administration 50 times. Less than eight months in to his second term, the state has filed 36 lawsuits.
Homeless advocates say mayor’s rhetoric during council meeting was “inflammatory”
Salem Mayor Julie Hoy said during an Aug. 11 meeting that placing more public restrooms downtown is not a viable solution to perceived unsanitary conditions because people have ‘firebombed’ them in the past. Salem police said they had one record of a fire reported in a portable toilet in Marion Square Park last year, which was out when officers arrived.