Category Politics
Top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates slam Kotek, trade few jabs at first debate
Four of the state’s leading GOP candidates for governor addressed attendees at the Oregon Republican Party’s debate and sought to capitalize on discontent with the governor’s policies.
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Measure 120 would give Oregonians a chance to weigh in on the gas tax
Oregonians in May will have a chance to reject or approve a 2025 law that raises the gas tax, payroll tax used for public transit and car registration and title fees.
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Top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates set to debate in Hillsboro April 16
A debate hosted by the Oregon Republican Party in Hillsboro will feature Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell, state Rep. Ed Diehl, R-Scio, state Sen. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, and former NBA player Chris Dudley.
Republicans are vowing to send another Oregon tax bill to the ballot
Rep. Ed Diehl of Scio and Rep. Dwayne Yunker from Grants Pass are leading a charge to repeal a law that separates Oregon from some federal tax breaks.
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Bethell, running for governor, draws backlash for remarks on public defenders
Gubernatorial candidate Danielle Bethell, a Marion County commissioner, is facing criticism after mocking public defenders. Legal leaders say her comments undermine efforts to address attorney shortages. She suggested reopening prisons that the state corrections agency no longer owns.
How Salem’s representative in Congress works with families impacted by ICE
Families impacted by federal immigration enforcement are often told to call their congressional representatives for help. Rep. Andrea Salinas and her deputy district director shared what happens in their office after they pick up the phone.
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WHAT’S AT STAKE: How Salem city council races could impact local homeless policy
Every candidate for city council and mayor is pledging to address homelessness, which Salem residents for years have listed as a top issue in the community. As progressives and conservatives diverge on how to respond to public camping, proposed solutions will likely run up against budget constraints at the local, state and federal level.
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Salem council candidates make their pitches to voters at Town Hall
Four current city councilors and their four challengers took the stage at the Elsinore Theatre Tuesday, March 31, to tell voters what they want to do if elected. The Town Hall was put on by Salem Reporter.
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Nordyke casts herself as transparent, compassionate alternative in mayor’s race
Councilor Vanessa Nordyke, who's running for mayor, took questions at Salem Reporter's Town Hall Tuesday, March 31. Mayor Julie Hoy declined to participate as she runs for a second term.
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