Events in Salem this week include the opening night of ”Clue” at the Pentacle, zucchini races and the last Movie in the Park of the summer.
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Gov. Kotek asks Biden to protect Oregon’s ‘Grand Canyon’ if Congress does not
Kotek wants the Biden administration to designate the Owyhee Canyonlands in southeastern Oregon a national monument if Congress won’t vote to protect it.
Mother of deceased inmate sues Oregon corrections agency, alleging wrongdoing, possible coverup
The inmate, 35-year-old Jesse Banks, suffered from a mental health condition and died while in solitary confinement after hours without anyone checking on him, the lawsuit alleges.
National election forecaster predicts Democratic supermajorities in Oregon House, Senate
Only a handful of legislative races are expected to be competitive.
Salem man loses life attempting Willamette River rescue
Derik Morganstern watched a woman jump off the Union Street Bridge into the water below. The lifelong Salemite and resident of the Wallace Marine Park encampment did not hesitate to jump in and help. She survived. He didn’t.
NW Natural customers likely to see smaller rate increases after settlement
Several groups challenging NW Natural’s request for a 17% rate increase claimed victory following a settlement likely to lead instead to a 7% rate increase.
Drought in the West has cost hydropower industry billions in losses in two decades, analysis finds
Researchers estimated Oregon’s hydropower sector has lost more than $1.5 billion over the past two decades due to drought, which limits power generation.
Environmental regulators say NW Natural misleading customers about state climate credit program
In a newsletter, the state’s largest natural gas utility said Oregon’s carbon crediting program might not lead to pollution reductions, which regulators say is wrong.
Salem events from Aug. 15-21: Reptile man, free concerts
This week, Salem will have live music, lessons on local history and another chance to catch the musical “Oliver” under the stars in Riverfront Park.
Rep. Salinas pitches farmworker relief bill to her district’s agricultural community
U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, is backing a bill that would provide assistance to farmworkers when natural disasters limit their ability to earn a living.
