Category Government
Q&A: Democratic candidates for Oregon attorney general answer our questions
Dan Rayfield and Shaina Maxey Pomerantz are seeking the Democratic nomination for Oregon's attorney general.
Four candidates running in attorney general primaries to replace Rosenblum
Four candidates have varied life experiences and ideas for how the state’s top attorney should run the Department of Justice.
Budget committee votes to fund Salem’s library following outpouring of community support
Salem’s budget committee on Wednesday voted to use hotel tax money to stave off proposed library reductions for the next year, as a revenue task force seeks long-term funding. The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association is questioning the move.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Safe walking routes for Four Corners kids move forward
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a construction contract for a project that will add a crosswalk and more sidewalks near Four Corners Elementary School this summer.
How you can weigh in on Salem’s city budget cuts
In the coming weeks, there will be town halls, public testimony and write-in opportunities for Salemites to share their thoughts on city budget cuts and revenue options.
Federal judge dismisses former legislative employee’s suit over Capitol harassment investigations
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Oregon Capitol's former chief equity officer, Nate Monson, who said he was forced to resign.
Following Salem, Marion County hires researchers to analyze gun violence
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office estimates it will release a report in late summer on gun violence across the county after hiring the same researchers the city of Salem used. The data will include unincorporated east Salem, which was notably missing from a recent city report.
Salem police sergeant leaves agency ahead of DUI trial
Salem police say Sgt. Dustin Wann departed the agency on Tuesday due to an “administrative action.” They provided no details on Wann’s exit, including whether it was related to his pending drunk driving charge.
Running for Oregon’s most competitive seat in Congress, Bynum, McLeod-Skinner pitch their differing track records, plans
Two Democratic candidates vying to oust Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer took shots at the incumbent Republican Thursday as they tried to convince voters they’d be best to replace her.