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Oregon chief justice “disturbed” by Clarkson’s political mailer targeting defense attorneys
The Oregon Supreme Court Building on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A contentious mailer promoting Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson’s re-election drew concerns from civil rights leaders and the chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court after nearly a dozen criminal defense…
Climate change is pushing toxic chemicals into drinking wells
A home under construction along the Santiam River in Gates in September 2021, a year after wildfire tore through the canyon. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) This story was originally published by Stateline, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Don Myron is probably best known as…
Help name the truck that will haul fruit for Salem families
Elise Bauman, executive director of Salem Harvest, stands next to the yet-to-be-named truck purchased in early 2022 to help haul produce from smaller harvests (Submitted photo) Salem Harvest needs your best vehicle-naming skills. The Salem nonprofit, which salvages produce from area farms that would otherwise…
Alleging excessive force, mother sues city, Salem officer who killed son
Arcadio Castillo III (Courtesy/Anderson Strategic Communications) The mother of a man shot and killed by a Salem police officer in July 2021 is suing the officer and the city, alleging excessive force led to her son’s death. Misty Castillo filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Salem…
Chemeketa offers tractor safety training, certification for teens 14-17
(Courtesy/Chemeketa Community College) High schoolers teens can get training certification in tractor safety through an upcoming Chemeketa Community College course. The course, which costs $79, is available to teens ages 14-17 is taught by certified instructors, according to the pre-registration form. Students will be required…
With federal investment, seven Oregon highways to get charging stations every 50 miles
An electric school bus in the Salem-Keizer School District plugged in and charging (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) An electric vehicle charging station could soon exist every 50 miles on some of Oregon’s main highways. The Oregon Department of Transportation announced Friday it would direct $100 million…
Feds threaten to pull certification from Oregon State Hospital’s Junction City campus
Oregon State Hospital’s Salem campus. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Federal regulators have threatened to yank the certification for Oregon State Hospital’s Junction City unit if it doesn’t immediately fix multiple problems at that campus, including suspected sexual assault, attacks and a lack of supervision. The Oregon…
Salem-Keizer School Board considers new student rep, support for dual language expansion
The Salem-Keizer School Board on Tuesday will select its next student representative for the upcoming school year and consider revisions to board policies as the board aims to resume in-person meetings. AGENDA Board members will choose between two high school students, Raylin Brennan and Isaac…
District Attorney Clarkson “defamed” defense attorneys in political mailer, attorneys’ letter says
A copy of a mailer promoting the re-election of Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson. (Courtesy/Virginia Norblad) A recent campaign mailer promoting the re-election of Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson prompted 11 criminal defense attorneys to contend she defamed them. The mailer boosted tensions…