Category Government
Man sentenced in 2021 Salem murder-for-hire with teen shooter
A man pleaded guilty last week to helping arrange a Salem teenager to shoot two people. One of the victims, Joshua Steward, 24, was killed.
National Republicans begin targeting CD5 candidate Bynum over police reform efforts
A national Republican group plans to launch an ad on Thursday targeting Democratic congressional nominee Janelle Bynum.
Oregonians have more common ground than disagreements, survey finds
Oregonians are split on issues of gun control, government effectiveness and race, while generally agreeing on campaign contribution limits, abortion access and the value of political compromise.
National Democratic group spotlights three Oregon legislative races
Salem City Councilor Virginia Stapleton's campaign is one of three receiving national Democratic attention as the party seeks a stronger House majority.
State Senate majority leader steps down, takes budget-writing job
State Sen. Kate Lieber is giving up her job as the Senate majority leader to become co-chair of the Legislature’s joint budget committee.
Salem city council passes alternative Gaza ceasefire resolution following hours of public testimony
The Salem City Council approved, 5-4, a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza that removed all references to genocide following hours of emotional public testimony from a diverse group of community members.
Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer criticized infrastructure law, now lauds it
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer said the $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan was “not a benefit” when she was running in 2022.
Democratic Oregon House incumbents win primaries, one race remains too close to call
A Eugene race with an influx of outside money could serve as a preview of legislative races once new campaign contribution limits take effect in 2027.
Republicans from eastern, southern Oregon choose different styles in Senate primaries
No Oregon Senate Democrats faced primaries, and control of the chamber isn’t expected to change.