Category Government
Police, sheriffs across Oregon scramble to find place to destroy drugs as incinerator closes
Police and sheriff’s offices across the state that have relied for decades on Marion County's incinerator must find another place to dispose of drug evidence, drug paraphernalia and other contraband.
Washington AG sues over Trump order seeking to restrict care for trans youth
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a suit against an executive order seeking to end gender-affirming care for minors, calling it "federal overreach."
Marion County seeks federal help for Santiam Canyon rebuilding, bridges
County officials recently discussed their federal lobbying priorities, which include money for infrastructure projects and changes allowing governments to bill federal health insurance programs for jail and institutional care.
Oregon House Republicans slam status quo, share few specific fixes
“We are letting Oregonians know that we hear them and we see them, and we stand with them, and we will not be voting for bills that raise the cost of living," House Republican Leader Christine Drazan said.
What to know as Salem City Council decides on tax levy to pay for library, parks
Salem City Councilors will decide Monday on how much they will likely ask voters to pay in increased property taxes to fund services like parks and the library. Two possible options ask homeowners to pay about $230 or $250 per year.
Large crowd opposes bill that would require farmers to report fertilizer use to protect water
Senate Bill 747 would require irrigated farms larger than 200 acres to report fertilizer use to help the state agriculture department curb pollution.
Oregonians from across the Willamette Valley voice their contempt for Trump in Salem
Several hundred protesters from around the Willamette Valley and beyond converged near the Oregon Capitol building Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies, part of a national wave of protests at state capitals.
Senate Republican leader pitches increased state scrutiny of Oregon Food Bank
Tension has grown between legislative Republicans and the Oregon Food Bank over the nonprofit group's political advocacy.
La comunidad inmigrante Latina de Salem encuentra resiliencia en medio de la incertidumbre sobre los cambios en las políticas de Trump
Los inmigrantes Latinos de Salem manifestaron diversos sentimientos mientras el presidente Donald Trump se prepara para lo que ha prometido que será la mayor deportación masiva en la historia de Estados Unidos.