Category Politics
Oregon Senate passes $4.3 billion transportation package
Oregon Senate Republicans were united in opposition to a transportation tax and spending package, saying they'll work to refer it to voters in November 2026.
Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Wyden presses U.S. Treasury secretary to release Epstein financial files
Wyden has been investigating disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s financial transactions for years and calling for more transparency from federal agencies.
Our readers respond to Charlie Kirk assassination
Salem Reporter asked readers to share their reflections on Charlie Kirk's murder and the state of the country. Here's what you said.
Legislator hits YMCA over Soraida Cross treatment
Monmouth’s Paul Evans, a Democratic state representative, says his letter early this year lambasting the Salem YMCA was not "personal" despite his personal relationship with Soraida Cross, the Keizer city councilor.
Trump Justice Department sues Oregon, Maine for not turning over voter data
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, who vowed to fight the lawsuit, said sharing data the U.S. Department of Justice demanded would violate Oregonians’ privacy rights.
Oregon Senate Republicans replace leadership as Bonham steps down
Sen. Bruce Starr, R-Dundee, will replace Sen. Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles, who is resigning from the Senate amid speculation about a federal job.
Oregon AG Rayfield talks federal lawsuits, consumer protection at Salem City Club
Attorney General Dan Rayfield criticized a Marion County lawsuit over Oregon's sanctuary law during a Friday speech at Salem City Club.
A Democrat and a Republican will team up to try to ban masked law enforcement in Oregon
State Rep. Tom Andersen, a Salem Democrat, is working with Rep. Cyrus Javadi, a Tillamook Republican, on a proposal to require official uniforms with badge numbers and names for law enforcement.
“Workers Over Billionaires” protest planned for Labor Day in Salem
Demonstrations against the Trump administration are planned across the U.S. Monday, including a Salem rally at 1 p.m. near the Oregon Capitol featuring speakers from unions.