Oregon House Republicans bring back Christine Drazan as leader
State House Democrats will elect their leaders on Wednesday while Senate Republicans and Democrats largely kept their leaders in place.
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Future electricians get a new training home in north Salem
This fall, the Independent Electrical Contractors of Oregon opened a new training center to house their residential electrician apprenticeship programs, which includes twice as much lab space for hands-on practice.
Adults with disabilities and their caregivers gather for Monthly Movie Fun at the Elsinore
Once young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities leave school, there are fewer opportunities for socializing and community. The Elsinore Theatre stepped up with a cost-free place to build community and enjoy an audience-selected feature film.
New Oregon economic forecaster predicts higher revenue, higher kicker
Oregon’s new chief economist estimates the state will have about $37.8 billion available to spend in the next two-year budget cycle after reworking how the state calculates its economic forecast.
Public Notice: Intent to seek federal funds for veterans shelter improvements
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City search continues for violence coordinator but temporary job poses challenges
At a Salem City Council work session Monday night, Police Chief Trevor Womack said the city needs to hire a manager to coordinate violence reduction work, but the job’s temporary status has been a concern for candidates and Salem leaders organizing such efforts.
Gov. Kotek vows to ‘protect Oregon values’ as state stockpiles abortion drug
Kotek has kept a lower profile than other Democratic governors in the two weeks since Donald Trump’s reelection.
Fentanyl driving increase in overdose visits to Salem Health
Drug overdoses sent 1,405 people to Salem Health emergency rooms last year, the highest number since at least 2015.
Salem climber, entrepreneur is bringing back American-made outdoor clothing
Bill Amos founded NW Alpine in 2010 to make high-quality clothes for mountaineers that upheld his environmental and labor values. Now, he wants to grow a new Salem retail store into a community hub.
Heavy rains, winds predicted in Salem through Thursday
The National Weather Service predicts up to 2 inches of rain in Salem will fall through Thursday, along with strong gusts of wind. The rain could potentially flood low-lying areas in the city.