Salem, Oregon News
Uncategorized Jennifer Wheeler, pictured in her office in Dallas on Wednesday, is retiring early after a recent policy change at the Public Employees Retirement System. Her last day is Dec. 31. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) A change in Polk County Commissioner Jennifer Wheeler’s retirement plans forced her to an early exit, and[Read More…]
Outdoor recreation and Oregon’s natural beauty are already seeing effects from climate change, according to a new federal report. (Salem Reporter/File) Extreme weather, severe wildfires, winter storms and droughts will all become more common as the effects of climate change in Oregon accelerate, according to a federal climate science report[Read More…]
Uncategorized Outdoor recreation and Oregon’s natural beauty are already seeing effects from climate change, according to a new federal report. (Salem Reporter/File) Extreme weather, severe wildfires, winter storms and droughts will all become more common as the effects of climate change in Oregon accelerate, according to a federal climate science report[Read More…]
Reaction was swift Wednesday to Gov. Kate Brown’s ambitious and expensive proposal for state operations in the next budget cycle. Key leaders such as Senate President Peter Courtney and House Speaker Tina Kotek couldn’t be reached for comment Wednesday afternoon. Here is a sampling of statements by other public officials,[Read More…]
SALEM — Every school student in Oregon would be touched by the ambitious investment in education proposed Wednesday by Gov. Kate Brown. Kids would be in school more days and many would have smaller classes. An additional 10,000 children would be learning their letters and numbers in expanded preschool, daycare[Read More…]
Gov. Kate Brown announces her proposed two-year state budget during a news conference Wednesday in the governor’s office in Salem. (Salem Reporter/Aubrey Wieber) SALEM — Gov. Kate Brown stood at her lectern in the walnut-paneled ceremonial office Wednesday morning to deliver a symbolic message as she released a budget she[Read More…]
Gov. Kate Brown announces her proposed two-year state budget during a news conference Wednesday in the governor’s office in Salem. (Salem Reporter/Aubrey Wieber) SALEM — Revealing ambitions for her final term, Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday announced a record expansion of school funding, a revamping of the state approach to[Read More…]
Uncategorized Salem Public Library is changing how it manages its collections, but observers worry it might go too far and end up dramatically shedding the number of books available to local readers. Concerns surfaced last week across social media and local blogs that librarians have been told to clear shelves before[Read More…]
Rep. Carl Wilson sits on the House floor. (Courtesy/Carl Wilson) SALEM — State Rep. Carl Wilson, a Republican of Grants Pass, was elected Monday to serve as House minority leader. Wilson has represented since 2015 a district that runs from the California border up to Grants Pass. He also served in[Read More…]
Uncategorized Residents gave public testimony for two hours at Salem City Council on Monday. Councilors ultimately voted to host a work session and postpone a motion that would have renewed momentum for the Salem River Crossing. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) The Salem City Council went for a “pinky swear” Monday night, deciding to[Read More…]
