A long-time Marion County jailer was indicted Thursday on misconduct and witness tampering charges. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to potential misconduct by deputy Janet Eagleston in November, according to a Marion County District Attorney’s Office news release. Eagleston had been with the office since 1997 and was[Read More…]
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PERS reform passes after Speaker whips last-minute votes
In a dramatic afternoon, the Oregon House of Representatives voted 31-29 on a bill to cut retirement benefits for the state’s public employees. It was reform most seemed to find distasteful, regardless of party. Democrats considering supporting the bill risk losing campaign dollars from public employee unions. Republicans say the[Read More…]
Uncategorized Downtown Salem businesses flock to publicly funded grants for security fences, cameras
Two women talk on a bench at the Equitable Center. The property is among five to receive new city grants to install security measures at downtown businesses. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Four new light poles stand guard over the parking lot of Q’s Corner Barbershop, bought and paid for with public[Read More…]
New state librarian finding her way through stacks, Oregon government
Oregon’s new state librarian, Jennifer Patterson, among the stacks at the Salem institution. (Jaime Valdez/Portland Tribune) SALEM — Jennifer Patterson loves libraries. She always has, she says. Now, she’s Oregon’s state librarian — the person in charge of supporting every library in the state, as well as managing the State[Read More…]
Uncategorized After nearly dropping out, West Salem grad earns full ride to WOU
Eddie Perez cuts a classmate’s hair at the CTEC salon. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) This profile is part of a series on Class of 2019 high school graduates. Salem Reporter asked high schools in Salem and Keizer to select an outstanding graduate – someone who accomplished something significant, whether through art,[Read More…]
Sen. Jackie Winters dies amid lung cancer battle
Shortly after her death was announced, a single candle was placed on Sen. Jackie Winters’ desk in the Oregon Senate, flickering in the otherwise dim room. (Claire Withycombe/East Oregonian Media Group) State Sen. Jackie Winters, a Salem Republican who spent decades in public service, died Wednesday. The solemn news was[Read More…]
Uncategorized Union Gospel Mission, micro-apartments eyed for $750,000 city grants
The size of the proposed Nishioka Building, projected to bring 150 units to the corner of State and Commercial streets. The project could receive urban renewal money worth nearly $750,000. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) In a move to usher more housing and homeless services into the city of Salem, $1.5 million[Read More…]
Uncategorized South Salem grad will spend summer studying cancer drug delivery before heading to Yale
Megha Joshi poses in a science classroom at South Salem High School. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) This profile is part of a series on Class of 2019 high school graduates. Salem Reporter asked high schools in Salem and Keizer to select an outstanding graduate – someone who accomplished something significant, whether[Read More…]
AGENDA: Polk County Commission to approve contracts
The Polk County Courthouse. (Courtesy of Jolene Guzman/Polk County Itemizer-Observer) The Polk County Commission will vote on the approval of several contracts at its weekly meeting Wednesday. The commission will take up a contract with the city of Independence regarding the Safe Routes to School program, a contract with the[Read More…]
Uncategorized KARISSA FRETWELL: Cell records trace Gaston man to Salem on night mother, son disappeared
Update: 2:45 p.m.: Michael Wolfe has been arraigned and did not enter a plea. He is being held without bail at Yamhill County Jail. He is scheduled to appear again in court June 7. Update 4:50 p.m.: An update from the Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office has been appended at[Read More…]
