SALEM — Single-family homes have long dominated the housing market in Oregon. But could a legislative proposal from one of Oregon’s most powerful lawmakers, which took a critical step forward Thursday, change that? House Speaker Tina Kotek, D-Portland, presided over the passage of one of her top priorities this year,[Read More…]
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Legislature did make progress on some new laws, before senators scooted away
SALEM — These bills might not make headlines, but they may make a difference to Oregonians all the same. Each of these bills passed their last hurdle this week and now head to Gov. Kate Brown for her signature. KEEP ON KEEPIN’ ON: In a display of possibly inadvertent foresight,[Read More…]
‘Credible threat’ cited as Senate cancels Saturday session, advises staff to stay away
Senate President Peter Courtney goes through motions of convening the Senate on Thursday, June 20, after Republican senators made good on their plan to abandon the Capitol. (Claire Withycombe/Oregon Capital Bureau) SALEM — An expected Saturday session of the Oregon Senate was cancelled Friday afternoon after Oregon State Police reported[Read More…]
Uncategorized PHOTOS: Make Music Day Salem
Caleb Monismith performs in the Reed Alley during Make Music Day Salem (Saphara Harrell/ Salem Reporter) Musicians could be heard around every corner downtown on Friday. Make Music Day Salem is an annual event in which performers take to the street with their instruments. Kids play corn hole while the[Read More…]
Uncategorized TO DO: Take in some tunes, see a parade, watch a soccer match
Friday Don’t let your mama tell you not to come to the Elsinore Theatre Friday to see Three Dog Night perform. The band has been singing hits like “One” and “Shambala” to audiences for nearly 50 years. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at 170 High St.[Read More…]
State police communicating with missing Oregon senators as Democrats balk at any new deal
Senate President Peter Courtney goes through motions of convening the Senate on Thursday, June 20, after Republican senators made good on their plan to abandon the Capitol. (Claire Withycombe/Oregon Capital Bureau) SALEM — Thursday’s political standoff over a plan to cap carbon emissions in Oregon has left the Legislature listing[Read More…]
Uncategorized Mill City holds historic bridge photo contest
(City of Mill City) Lynda Harrington’s daily walks take her across the old railroad bridge connecting downtown Mill City to Highway 22. The bridge wasn’t much to look at, she said. Lichen was growing on it, planks were missing pieces and there used to be wires hanging down. “I thought[Read More…]
Uncategorized Three Dog Night performs in Salem Friday
Ranch Records co-owner Lori Close looks for a Three Dog Night record Thursday. (Saphara Harrell/ Salem Reporter) The 1970s are still rocking, if decades-old bands still touring and drawing large crowds is any evidence. On Friday, Three Dog Night, whose songs “One” and “Mama Told Me Not to Come” became[Read More…]
That cigarette pack could cost more under House-backed tax plan
SALEM — Oregon took a step closer Thursday to taxing e-cigarettes and other vaping devices. On a 39-21 vote, the House approved increasing the cigarette tax to $2 per pack, part of a change to the law that would also slap new taxes on cigars and nicotine inhalant devices. However,[Read More…]
Uncategorized Salem Health, Regence reach contract agreement
(Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) Salem Health and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon reached a contract agreement, meaning more than 23,000 Marion and Polk county residents can continue to get care at local hospitals without paying more out-of-pocket. The deal, announced this week, comes after over a year of sometimes[Read More…]
