Category Politics
Oregon bill streamlining payout process for wrongfully convicted draws support
State Sen. Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer, is a primary author of a bill to make it easier for wrongfully convicted Oregonians to get compensation.
Jennifer Parker ekes out victory for Salem-Keizer School Board, settling final race
Angelo Arredondo Baca conceded the Zone 3 race for the Salem-Keizer School Board Tuesday night, leaving Jennifer Parker the sole conservative candidate elected in four races.
Keizer woman champions new state law after web harassment
A law making expanding Oregon's "revenge porn" law to include AI-generated and fake intimate photos of people passed the Oregon Legislature unanimously and is awaiting the governor's signature.
Zone 3 Salem-Keizer School Board race too close to call as progressives clinch other seats
Conservative candidate Jennifer Parker leads progressive Angelo Arredondo Baca by 294 votes, with thousands of ballots remaining to count. Marion County election officials expect to release an updated county Friday evening.
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz insists Republicans “not cutting” Medicaid, SNAP
Oregon's lone Republican in Congress, Cliff Bentz, said he consulted with former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber, a Democrat, weekly for input on the Medicaid portion of the Republican budget.
Voters reject levy for Polk County Fairgrounds renovations, upgrades
A majority of Polk County voters have rejected a levy to fund renovations at the Polk County Fairgrounds, initial results show. County election results show that 60% of voters voted against the bond.
Progressives winning in three Salem-Keizer School Board races
Initial ballot counts showed current board members Lisa Harnish and Karina Guzmán Ortiz winning election alongside Mel Fuller and Jennifer Parker.
Election results for Salem: May 20, 2025
Results updated following Marion County’s 10:30 p.m. ballot count on Tuesday, May 20. City of Salem levy Salem City Council Salem-Keizer School Board Chemeketa Community College bond Polk County Fairgrounds levy
In Salem speech, top U.S. business lobby group lays out data on tariff harm in Oregon
Reversing or carving out exemptions to tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump are a top focus of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an executive told Salem business leaders in a presentation Monday.