The Oregon Court of Appeals judge who authored the opinion upholding the state law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation has been appointed to the Oregon Supreme Court. Chris Garrett, a former Lake Oswego lawmaker, was appointed Christmas Eve by Gov. Kate Brown to succeed Justice Rives Kistler. Kistler is[Read More…]
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Photo gallery: Salem on the holidays
Skaters stay close to the rail at Salem on Ice Dec. 21. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) A young skater gets some assistance skating at Salem on Ice on Dec. 21 (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Dozens took to the ice at Salem on Ice Dec. 21. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Eight-year-old Caleb Tegman, of[Read More…]
Gym manager hustling on behalf of nonprofits, services
Michele Vanderyacht, general manager at Epic Fitness, helped organize several fundraisers this year. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Michele Vanderyacht decided recently she wanted to spend more time giving back to the community, and she has done so with the help of the gym she manages. “I’m blessed that I can pay[Read More…]
Meals on Wheels volunteers bring Christmas cheer to Salem seniors
Dave West receives a Christmas gift as part of his Meals on Wheels delivery. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) It was 10:30 a.m. and Salem’s Meals on Wheels dining room was bustling. Dozens of volunteers filled insulated bags with plastic trays holding chicken enchiladas, salad, chips and salsa – the Wednesday meal[Read More…]
How much wiggle room will polluters get if Oregon taxes carbon emissions?
A graph from a presentation Gov. Kate Brown’s staff made to the legislative committee overseeing cap and trade shows how the policy is projected to impact pollution levels. In two generations, Oregonians might drive along freeways and not see a single industrial smokestack. They might instead see solar panels or[Read More…]
Legislators push to get guns locked up but some worry safety would be compromised
A few days after Liam Mankins was born in September 2016, his father posted a photo on Facebook of his son wearing oversized sunglasses. “Future’s so bright gotta wear sunglasses,” a friend commented. “Yes, yes, it is,” Liam’s father replied. “He’s going to … make something of himself.” Then, two[Read More…]
Tom Hoffert says he will emphasize partnership as Salem chamber’s new CEO
Tom Hoffert stands outside the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday. Hoffert officially becomes its CEO on Jan. 2. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Tom Hoffert says he wants to work with everyone. Last week, the 44-year-old was tapped to be the next CEO of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.[Read More…]
As wildfires get larger and more expensive, Gov. Brown looks to a new advisory council
A plane drops retardant over the Canyon Fire in 2015. (Oregon Department of Forestry Flickr) SALEM — Oregonians saw $62 million in private grazing and timberland go up in flames this fire season. Such seasons continue to grow worse, longer and more expensive in the state, posing more threats to[Read More…]
Records still off limits to public in case of Salem student bringing gun to school
More than two months after a 10-year-old student took a gun to a Salem elementary school, local government officials continue to keep details about what happened away from the public. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office last week closed an investigation into how the student obtained the gun, spokesman Lt. Chris[Read More…]
PacTrust to appeal Salem denial of Costco-anchored shopping center
The empty lot along Kuebler Boulevard where the shopping center is proposed. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter files) PacTrust Realty, the backers of a nearly 200,000-square-foot shopping center that was spurned by Salem City Council last week, says it will file an appeal to the state land use board. The Portland-based real[Read More…]