Category Government
Local League of Women Voters is one constant as candidates, voters face increased polarization
While political polarization has increased among voters, Marion and Polk County’s League of Women Voters is a steadfast source of information on voter rights, ballot measures and local candidates for the community. This election cycle, the league is engaging with groups often left out of political conversations, like unhoused and senior voters.
What to know about voting in Marion, Polk counties this November
A guide to Salem’s voter registration options, ballot boxes and clerk’s offices.
What Salem’s leaders want to see from legislators in the year ahead
An annual state payment to help cover Salem's public safety costs and ongoing funding for homeless shelters remain top priorities for city leaders heading into the 2025 legislative session.
Marion County Sustainable Business Network to put on second sustainability summit
Marion County’s sustainability program, , formerly EARTHWise, is hosting a free gathering to help businesses become more environmentally friendly and cut costs at the Keizer Civic Center at 930 Chemawa Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27.
Planned Parenthood affiliates in Oregon map out long-term strategy
Planned Parenthood is planning to launch a new advocacy organization after the election to guide its public policy work expand access to abortions and other health services.
Federal appeals court tosses damages, recommends dismissing Oregon senator’s free speech case
Sen. Brian Boquist said rules requiring him to give 12 hours notice before coming to the Capitol were retaliatory.
Oregon election officials say data entry error added 306 noncitizens to voter rolls, two voted
State election officials and Gov. Tina Kotek stressed that the error was caught and won’t affect the 2024 election. The error represents a small fraction of the state's 3 million registered voters.
Owner of West Salem jewelry business sentenced to 20 years for stealing money, heirlooms from customers
A Portland man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he used Timeless Jeweler, his Salem business, to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from his customers.
Cherriots reports increase in assaults against drivers, workers
Between April and June the number of reported assaults against transit operators in the Salem area more than doubled, to 22, compared to the prior quarter. The Cherriots Board will hear a security report at its Sept. 26 meeting.