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A pencil running for Oregon governor hopes to make its mark on education issues
A literacy advocate is running as a Pencil in the race for Oregon governor to get candidates talking about education issues in the state.
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WATCH: Salem Reporter’s city election Town Hall
Our live broadcast of Q&As with all eight Salem City Council candidates will begin at 6 p.m. at the Elsinore Theatre. You can still get a free ticket to attend or watch the livestream from CC:Media.
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Oregonians take to streets to protest Trump as part of third No Kings day of rallies
A crowd of thousands in Salem listened to speeches from U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, during the third No Kings protest.
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Festival atmosphere prevails as Salem protesters stand against Trump
Local demonstrators, many carrying clever and pointed signs, participated in Salem's No Kings demonstration on Saturday, March 28. The peaceful event was matched by similar events in communities all across Oregon and the country.
Salem crowd gathers near Capitol for No Kings III
Demonstrators in Salem joined people in thousands of cities across the U.S. in a third "No Kings" protest against President Donald Trump's administration.
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Organizers expect large turnout for Salem’s third No Kings protest
Salem is expected to again join in protests in cities across the country on Saturday with thousands expected for the No Kings event. Organizers say the midday protest is in response to continued immigration enforcement actions and the recent war with Iran.
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Oregon voters have rejected most laws in referendums, with many decided outside November
Oregon voters have shot down nearly two-thirds of laws referred to the ballot through the referendum process in Oregon history.
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How Salem lawmakers’ priorities fared during the 2026 session
From immigration to health care, local lawmakers had ambitious priorities for the 35-day legislative session. Here's what passed and what didn't.
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Republican gov hopefuls among Oregon lawmakers who missed more than one-third of session votes
Two Republican state representatives missed roughly half of the 183 floor votes House members took at the Capitol in Salem.
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