Jessica Peterson, a Salem native, wants to use music as a bridge. In an interview with Capital Community Media, she explains her life story and her role at Enlightened Theatrics. The story is republished in collaboration with CC:M.
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Secretary of State report finds pay inequities persist in state pay despite equity law, raises
AT THE CAPITOL: Auditors found that white people in Oregon benefited more than people of color from pay raises aimed at reducing gaps
No Labels Party qualifies to run candidates in Oregon elections
AT THE CAPITOL: Another minor political party has qualified to field candidates for Oregon elections. The party considers itself centrist.
State caregivers in Oregon picket for better working conditions
Oregon Department of Human Services workers urge bosses to heed their concerns about worker safety and burnout in a unit that cares for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A protest in Salem on Thursday, March 9, underscored the point.
Rape victims seek stronger voice in how Oregon classifies sex offenders
AT THE CAPITOL: Victims of “jogger rapist” Richard Gillmore want Oregon to revamp its system that assigns risk levels to sex offenders.
LISTEN IN: Work starts on new housing for veterans in downtown Salem
Get the inside scoop on stories produced by your local news team at Salem Reporter. Listen to our journalists discuss the news on the air. TODAY: New homes for veterans, an escapee caught out of state and threats lead to guilty plea.
As COVID benefits end, governor urges Legislature to give $7.5 million to Oregon Food Bank
The Oregon Food Bank, enduring higher costs for food it supplies to local food banks, is seeking legislative help to get through an expected surge.
CC:MEDIA REPORTS: Black Joy Oregon with Julianne Jackson
Julianne Jackson founded Black Joy Oregon to “uplift women of color.” In an interview with Capital Community Media, she explains her life story and the creation of this nonprofit. The story is republished in collaboration with CC:M.
Advocates urge Biden to protect beavers, Oregon’s state animal
Scientists and conservationists want the Biden administration to ban on federal land the trapping and hunting of beavers, which are natural allies against climate change.
Resolution declaring shelter dogs, cats the state pet sailing through the Legislature
House Resolution 8, which would make shelter dogs and cats the state pet, passed the House with 58 bipartisan votes in favor, and is scheduled for discussion in the Senate on Thursday.