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‘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…]

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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…]

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…]

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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…]

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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…]