Politics

Keizer City Councilor Admits Ethics Violation, Faces $500 Fine

Soraida Cross conceded she improperly used her position and a sheriff's private number during a criminal investigation.

Salem City Council Considers Restructuring Operations Fee

Proposed changes aim to make the fee fairer and generate more revenue for city services.

Salem City Council Approves Downtown Building Improvement Grants

City aims to revitalize downtown with TIF funding and new home demolition program

Oregon Senate Passes Bill to Penalize Landlords for Divulging Tenant Citizenship Status

The legislation aims to strengthen existing protections for immigrants without permanent legal status in the state.

Salem-Keizer students lead walkout, rally over immigrant rights at Oregon Capitol

Local students called on legislators, district officials to enhance protections for immigrant students and families.

US Citizen Recounts 'Trauma' of Mistaken ICE Encounter

Salem woman suffered injuries after being pulled from her car by federal agents who later discovered she was a citizen.

Oregon Passes Bill to Round Cash Transactions After Penny Shortage

New law allows rounding to nearest nickel for cash purchases as federal government stops minting pennies.

Oregon Lawmakers Wrap Up Eventful 2026 Legislative Session

Partisan tensions, budget challenges, and debates over transportation and gun laws mark the end of the short session

Oregon Lawmakers Push for Compensation of Wrongfully Accused Legislative Aide

Bipartisan duo introduce measure to create task force to determine compensation for Robert Parker Jr., who was cleared of misconduct allegations