Judge dismisses Marion County’s lawsuit over ICE subpoenas
The lawsuit stemmed from five administrative immigration subpoenas U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sent to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in August 2025.
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Madeleine Moore came to Salem after graduating from the University of Oregon in June 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She covers addiction and recovery, transportation and infrastructure.
McNary graduate sues school district for $900,000, claiming assault by student
The lawsuit, filed in Marion County Circuit Court on Feb. 3, seeks $500,000 in noneconomic damages, $350,000 for future lost earnings and $39,889 for medical expenses.
Salem panel focuses on causes, remedies for local students’ lagging reading skills
In a town hall held by Salem Reporter, educators parsed the problems contributing to low reading skills in Salem-Keizer students, and touched on the training changes in the works.
Salem Chamber once backed letting Cherriots impose taxes, but says agency broke promises of business involvement
As Cherriots moves toward imposing a new payroll tax, current and past chamber leaders say the bus district hasn’t done enough to involve business leaders on its board or seek community input. Transit leaders disagree. The Keizer City Council is scheduled to discuss and possibly oppose the tax on Monday, Aug. 18.
Salem-Keizer business leaders voice concern over proposed bus service tax
In a tense meeting, Cherriots leaders drew concerns over a proposed new payroll tax for Salem and Keizer employers that would raise money to expand bus service hours, build two new transit centers and buy new buses. The tax would not affect wages for employees at taxed businesses.
Marion County proposes to cut spending by trimming vacant jobs
The county’s public works department has the largest portion of the budget, at $219 million. Behind public works are the health department with $117.7 million and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office with $97.6 million.
Danielle Bethell, former Keizer chamber official, announces run for governor
Danielle Bethell, who’s in her fifth year as a Marion County Commissioner, is seeking the Republican nomination for governor to challenge Gov. Tina Kotek in 2026.