Oregon has tried similar accountability measures for schools before, only to see them fall by the wayside or be watered down to oblivion. To comment on this story, use the…

Council President Linda Nishioka, a retired department director at Willamette Ear, Nose and Throat, is seeking a second term representing south central Salem. Her challenger is Manny Martinez, a political…

Councilor Micki Varney, a retired fish biologist, is running to secure another four years as West Salem’s city councilor. Challenging her for a second time is local business owner Chris…

Republican strategists hope party winners in the primary will flip several House and Senate seats in the Willamette Valley and along the Oregon Coast. To comment on this story, use…