Sen. Daniel Bonham will take over leading the Senate Republican caucus from Bend Republican Tim Knopp on April 15. Both are barred from running for reelection.
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Julie Hoy’s efforts to promote tire business prompted city ethics warning
In February, Salem City Councilor Julie Hoy’s push for the city to consider business with a local tire provider was met with a reminder from City Manager Keith Stahley about city ethics laws prohibiting councilors from influencing city contracts, according to city email records.
AROUND OREGON: As demand for nurses rises, OHSU expands nursing program to central Oregon
A partnership with OHSU, a community college and St. Charles Health System will train more nurses in central Oregon.
Commissioners approve emergency prep funding for disabilities program
Commissioners on Wednesday approved a petition to annex several parcels to the Santiam Water Control District so they can receive irrigation water from the district.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Salem-Keizer board ratifies teacher contract, students speak against weapons detectors
Salem teachers finish voting Monday on a new two-year contract. If they approve the agreement, it heads to the school board Tuesday for ratification.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Addressing Salem Reporter’s ties at election time
EDITOR’S NOTE: One of Salem Reporter’s founders is involved in local politics. As Editor Les Zaitz explains, that founder is not involved in news coverage and the reporting team works independenty.
Former child welfare worker sues DHS for $2.5 million over dismissal, alleging retaliation
A former DHS worker claimed her supervisor instructed her to break into a recreational vehicle to photograph the scene to build a case of child abuse but then lied about it and got her fired.
UPDATE: Councilors approve settlement with former 911 dispatcher
During their meeting on Monday, April 8, the Salem City Council approved a $325,000 settlement with a former 911 dispatcher who said she was denied a promotion after department leaders refused to reschedule an exam so she could testify in court against her abuser.
Wallace Park gunman stormed tent camp over lost pistol before deadly shooting
A Salem man last Friday accused residents of a homeless camp at Wallace Marine Park of stealing his missing pistol and held one at gunpoint. Residents tried to de-escalate the suspect before the confrontation turned deadly.
Kotek considering vetoes of infrastructure projects, money for Portland shoe factory
Gov. Tina Kotek is considering vetoing money legislators set aside for six water and sewage infrastructure projects, none in the Salem area.