Category Government
Salem police to present updated plate readers, crime reporting system to city council Monday
The Salem City Council Monday night will hear updates from the Salem Police Department about expanded license plate detectors, a new crime reporting system and revamped agency policies.
Accusation of cat theft has stymied adoptions at Oregon shelters. Lawmakers want to solve the problem
Salem rescues have faced increasing challenges with stray cats in recent years, but hope a bill headed to the Oregon Senate could address the issue.
Bills to regulate private utilities, curb gas and electric costs for Oregonians at a standstill
Oregon lawmakers are considering at least six bills right now that would limit for what, when and for whom private electric and gas companies can raise rates.
Oregon bill would stop bans on mobile homes
Rep. Pam Marsh, D-Ashland, said her proposal to prevent mobile home bans in planned communities is a step to address Oregon’s housing crisis.
Federal funding cuts hit Oregon programs supporting kids in foster care
About 65% of children in foster care in Oregon have a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA. The volunteers are supported through paid staff and grants to local nonprofits.
Voters to pick from 3 to fill city council vacancy
Three candidates compete in the May 20 election for Mayor Julie Hoy’s former Ward 6 seat on the Salem City Council representing northeast Salem. They include Deanna Garcia, North Lancaster Neighborhood Association chair, correctional officer Logan Lor and Mai Vang, a Salem family law attorney.
Oregonians rally on May Day to protest Trump admin, defend immigrant rights
Oregon’s largest farmworker advocacy organization, PCUN, hosted the Thursday rally in Salem.
A ban on book bans: Oregon bill would protect access to library materials
Senate Bill 1098 aims to prevent removal of books about protected classes in Oregon.
Oregon tells feds schools are following privacy laws
A U.S. Department of Education letter demanding privacy law compliance from school districts threatened to withhold federal funding and claimed many schools are withholding information from parents about students' gender identity.