Category Government
City plans insecticide injections for ash trees to combat invasive insect found in Marion County
Emerald ash borers, an invasive insect, were detected in Marion County, prompting Salem to plan insecticide treatments. The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced a permanent quarantine for four counties in Oregon barring them from moving wood products that could be infested.
Trump won’t appear in Oregon’s voters’ pamphlet, will still be on ballot
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has again declined to submit a statement to Oregon’s state-issued voters’ pamphlet. Trump will still appear on all Oregon ballots.
Polk County’s new program to keep drug users out of jail launches Sept. 1
Polk County will start a new program on Sunday focused on diverting drug users away from the justice system. With a smaller population and budget than Marion County, Polk County officials focused on tailoring the program to its communities.
Oregon Republican Party appeals to attorney general in bid to block Libertarians from ballot
A recent complaint is the latest in a series of attempts from Oregon Republicans to keep Libertarians off the ballot, particularly in hotly contested congressional races.
Simonka Place renovation will add space for 11 homeless women, children
Renovations to the Simonka Place women’s shelter will add more space and repair a deteriorating building. Marion County approved $1.4 million in federal funds for the project earlier this month.
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
The Oregon Republican Party’s attorney urged the Secretary of State to target Libertarian ballot access.
Poll shows Republican Erickson tied with Democratic Rep. Salinas in Oregon’s 6th District
A new poll commissioned by Republican businessman Mike Erickson shows him in a statistical tie with U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, the Democrat who narrowly beat him in Oregon’s competitive 6th Congressional District in 2022.
National election forecaster predicts Democratic supermajorities in Oregon House, Senate
Only a handful of legislative races are expected to be competitive.
New Marion County program aims to keep drug users out of jail as possession is criminalized again
Last Friday, Marion County officials announced a new court program designed to divert drug users away from jail as drug possession becomes criminalized starting on Sept. 1.