Category Government
Voters reject levy for Polk County Fairgrounds renovations, upgrades
A majority of Polk County voters have rejected a levy to fund renovations at the Polk County Fairgrounds, initial results show. County election results show that 60% of voters voted against the bond.
Progressives winning in three Salem-Keizer School Board races
Initial ballot counts showed current board members Lisa Harnish and Karina Guzmán Ortiz winning election alongside Mel Fuller and Jennifer Parker.
Vang on top in Ward 6 race as preliminary election results come in
Preliminary results for the May 20, 2025 election from the Marion County Clerk’s Office Tuesday show progressive Mai Vang ahead in the race for a seat on the Salem City Council representing Ward 6.
Election results for Salem: May 20, 2025
Results updated following Marion County’s 10:30 p.m. ballot count on Tuesday, May 20. City of Salem levy Salem City Council Salem-Keizer School Board Chemeketa Community College bond Polk County Fairgrounds levy
Oregon House passes bill to prohibit housing discrimination based on immigration status
A bill prohibiting landlords from asking tenants about their immigration status is headed to Gov. Tina Kotek's desk.
In Salem speech, top U.S. business lobby group lays out data on tariff harm in Oregon
Reversing or carving out exemptions to tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump are a top focus of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an executive told Salem business leaders in a presentation Monday.
Keizer man gets 6 years for sexually abusing 5-year-old in West Salem
James Madden pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a child under his care. He had already been required to register as a sex offender after being convicted by a military court in 2019 of possessing child pornography.
How U.S. Rep. Salinas is tracking local issues, staying informed during Trump’s second term
In a recent interview, U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas talked about how she and her team manage and respond to a flood of national and local news throughout the day. She said working with Republican colleagues has become more challenging.
Child care providers, parents call on Oregon Legislature to support subsidy program
More than 11,000 Oregon families who qualify for a state child care subsidy are waitlisted due to a lack of funding.