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Oregon Republican delegates must back winner of May presidential primary, party says
How party delegates are chosen could take on special importance this year as courts weigh legal challenges to former President Donald Trump’s eligibility.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve approve state funding for juvenile services
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved accepting money from the state Department of Education intended to help reduce the rates at which minors are arrested and reoffend in Marion County.
Oregon lawmakers’ overseas trips funded by lobby groups, Taiwanese government
Oregon passed stricter ethics laws in the 2000s requiring approval for having travel expenses covered. Here's a roundup of recent trips by state lawmakers.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve funding for residential treatment, adult foster homes
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved accepting money from the Oregon Health Authority to reimburse treatment providers for costs of mental health and addiction services.
Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer reflects on first year in office
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly won election last year in Oregon's 5th district, which includes parts of Marion County. She faces another tough campaign in 2024
UPDATE: Cherriots board approves new security cameras
The Cherriots board approved a $500,000 upgrade to its security cameras and postponed its vote on new paratransit buses during their Dec. 14 meeting.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve continuing prison diversion program
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved accepting money from the state Department of Corrections to supervise and treat some parents convicted of nonviolent property crimes, diverting them from prison and ensuring they stay with their children.
Federal judge denies Republican senators’ request to run after walkout
OREGON NEWS: Three state senators lost a federal lawsuit they used to get on the ballot for reelection despite unexcused absences. A judge said he couldn't find that it would be in the public interest to allow their move.
A year later, Marion County jail death remains a mystery
A year after 33-year-old Will Schultz died in the Marion County Jail, sheriff’s officials are keeping details secret. His former wife says investigators attributed his death to an overdose on fentanyl.