Republicans are backing a proposal to scale back environmental regulations to thin forests while Democrats and environmentalists want to fund community preparedness.
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Brown challenges incumbent Andersen for south Salem seat
Rep. Tom Andersen, an attorney and former Salem city councilor, is seeking a second term, running against political newcomer David Brown for the House District 19 seat representing south Salem.
Man charged with manslaughter, DUI in Sept. 16 crash that killed 2 in SE Salem
Terrance Quackenbush-Benson, 29, is accused of driving while under the influence of an inhalant when he was involved in a crash that killed Blanca M. Franco-Ramos, 28, and Heriberto Rangel-Rangel, 46. Another passenger remained hospitalized as of Thursday.
First responders, veterans honored at Capital Manor retirement community
Three Capital Manor residents who are over 100 years old and served in World War II were guests of honor at a ceremony Wednesday dedicating a new plaque in the retirement community honoring veterans.
Salem’s 7th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration to focus on resistance
A Monday event at Riverfront Park will feature Indigenous speakers, dancers and vendors.
2 girls charged in Englewood break-in, vandalism
Salem police arrested a 12 and 13-year-old girl on Tuesday night who are now facing burglary charges in juvenile court over a weekend break-in at Englewood Elementary School.
Salinas seeks range of solutions to fentanyl crisis
U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas talked to local officials and law enforcement in each county in her district about the fentanyl crisis.
Successful year for Salem Art Fair with cooler temperature and plenty of joy
This year’s Salem Art Fair had a sky full of color and art with new drone and laser shows, along with lots of joy and excitement with the switch from July heat to a cooler date in September. Although early numbers suggest attendance was down a little, the Salem Art Association was happy to see people attend the fair for longer compared to previous years.
City Councilor Virginia Stapleton seeks to unseat Rep. Kevin Mannix in District 21
Mannix and Stapleton offer different visions for how the state should help Salem pay for much-needed services. Their race to represent north Salem and Keizer is among the most expensive and hotly-contested for the Legislature this year.
Retired Marion County Sheriff Jason Myers dies from cancer
Jason Myers spent nearly 30 years at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, retiring as sheriff in 2019. He served as a mentor for local law enforcement, advocated for better mental health treatment in Oregon and helped broker deals on contentious police reform issues in the Legislature.
