Category Government
Salem leaders and service providers found in violation of ethics law over inadequate meeting notices
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission issued letters of education to directors on Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance board for failing to give the public adequate notice about their meetings.
UPDATED: Council votes to authorize recycling program, funds for contamination study
Salem city councilors on Monday approved an agreement allowing the city to collect more types of plastic for recycling, and a study of so-called “forever chemicals” in wastewater treatment.
Mannix looks back on tumultous session that left roads at risk
State Rep. Kevin Mannix, a Republican who represents north Salem, supports a special session to address transportation needs after a large package pushed forward by Democrats collapsed.
Salem hospitals warn of fallout from GOP’s Medicaid cuts
Salem-area health care officials anticipate "devastating consequences" from Medicaid cuts under the "big, beautiful bill," including patients losing insurance and possible hospital closures.
Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will seek re-election in 2026
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley,a Democrat, will run for a fourth term in the Senate. He's held the seat as Oregon's junior senator since 2009.
Staff shortage delays revival of Marion County’s police crisis response team
Marion County officials had planned for a sheriff’s deputy and behavioral health worker to start responding together to crisis calls by July 1. A worker recruited for the team resigned last month, delaying its operation by several weeks.
Lawmakers passed slate of bills meant to address state’s ‘woefully short’ housing supply
The state Legislature passed at least a dozen bills meant to protect renter security deposits, boost housing production and ensure access to homeless shelters statewide.
Oregon leaders respond to passage of GOP megabill, warn of ‘devastating consequences’
Oregon’s lone Republican congressman, Cliff Bentz, voted to pass Republicans' sweeping bill Thursday, while the state’s Democrats called it "a betrayal."
US House passes massive tax break and spending cut bill, sending it to Trump
Congressional Republicans passed a sweeping bill extending tax cuts, adding billions to immigration enforcement and slashing Medicaid and food stamps.