Oregon officials say their participation in a new Census program could win the state $400 million a year and perhaps even a sixth U.S. House seat. For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau has asked states to help wrangle addresses from local governments in an effort provide even more[Read More…]
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Marine-owned Vagabond Brewing gears up for weekend celebrating veterans
James Owens, a Marine Corps veteran and one of Vagabond Brewing’s first employees, drinks a can of Haze Yourself, the brewery’s Veterans Day release. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) At Vagabond Brewing, Nov. 10 is the most important day of the year. That is the day before Veterans Day, but for Salem[Read More…]
Hundreds take to Salem streets to join national protest against Trump firing attorney general
Hundreds of protesters came out in Salem as part of a nationwide protest Thursday night, fighting back against President Donald Trump firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions. (Aubrey Wieber/Salem Reporter) Hundreds took to Salem streets Thursday evening as part of a nationwide protest showing support of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation[Read More…]
After a statewide school tour, student success committee begins work on large education package
The Joint Committee on Student Success met Thursday morning to discuss its statewide tour of schools and propose education policy. (Aubrey Wieber/Salem Reporter) After traveling thousands of miles and visiting dozens of schools, one thing was clear to all members of the Joint Interim Committee on Student Success. Today’s schools,[Read More…]
Democrats strengthen grip on Oregon Legislature
SALEM — Democrats gained key seats in the Oregon House and Senate Tuesday night, securing a long-coveted “super majority” in each chamber. That means that Democrats will hold 60 percent of the seats in each chamber when the Legislature convenes in January. That composition may make it easier for Democrats[Read More…]
Oregonians turn back ballot measures to limit taxes, lift sanctuary status
Ballot measure opponents gather in anticipation of getting vote results. They soon heard that all but one measure was defeated. SALEM — On election night, Oregonians blocked attempts to overturn the state’s sanctuary status for undocumented immigrants and affirmed public funding for reproductive health care, holding onto its status as[Read More…]
Oregon voters reject conservative social measures, tax restrictions
Opponents of Measure 105 gather Tuesday night awaiting election results. SALEM — On election night, Oregonians appeared to block attempts to overturn the state’s sanctuary status for undocumented immigrants and affirmed public funding for reproductive health care. In so doing, Oregon voters rejected socially conservative priorities by large margins. They[Read More…]
Woman lying on Highway 22 killed by multiple cars
Salem Police believe a woman hit and killed by two cars Saturday night was lying on Highway 22. The woman, who police identified Monday as Dallas resident Alexandria Tereshka, 27, died following the collision at 9:15 p.m. She was hit near the Wallace Road Northwest exit. Salem Police spokesman Lt.[Read More…]
State-funded program boosts training for professional and volunteer caregivers
More of those who care for elderly Oregonians are completing free training from the state that helps them perform better. The state reported that from August 2014 to August 2018, 69,647 classes have been taken and 19,218 caregivers have been trained. In-person classes account for 29 percent, while the other[Read More…]
Oregon officials confident election systems are secure
SALEM — State and county officials say they have buttressed the state’s voting systems against intruders. “I am confident that Oregon’s voting system is as safe as it can be from malicious outside entities,” Steve Trout, state elections director, said in a prepared statement. “That being said, we continue to[Read More…]
