COLD CASE: The murder of Judy Carlson in 1980 in Malheur County remains unsolved

Published   Jan 25, 2025 04:00PM
More than 40 years ago, a young woman was found dead in a gravel pit near Vale. A retiring detective at the Malheur County Sheriff's Office dug into the cold case, hoping to finally bring the killer to justice.
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Dinged for lack of transparency, Oregon Department of Educat

A new state dashboard unveiled this week is supposed to make it easier for the public to assess how schools are performing, but still lacks key features that would help, according to a national expert.
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Council considers new aircraft landing, parking fees to help

Salem city councilors will vote Monday on advancing new airport fees that would generate an anticipated $50,000 to $100,000 annually. The extra revenue would help balance the airport’s budgetary shortfall which grew after Avelo Airlines brought com ... Read more

After record fatal crashes in 2024, Salem police plan to foc

Following a record number of fatal crashes in 2024, the Salem Police Department will focus on enforcing traffic safety and educating the public for the next three years as part of a new strategic plan. During 2024, Salem police responded to 21 fatal ... Read more

Oregon ethics commission faults Rep. Greg Smith for not naming clients

Published   Jan 24, 2025 10:28PM
Rep. Greg Smith has several high-paying contracts with groups that have business before the Legislature.
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Bill would pause new PERS investments in private fossil fuel

Two Democratic state senators and the advocacy group Divest Oregon are backing a bill to curb fossil fuel investments in the state’s public pension system.
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Salem to consider charging Salem Hospital more for medical w

The closure of the Brooks garbage incinerator has caused trash rates to go up throughout Marion County. On Monday, the Salem City Council will consider nearly tripling the rates for medical waste disposal.
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City reports 19 million gallons of sewage spilled after West

The city of Salem is in contact with farmers and landowners in West Salem and Keizer about damage and cleanup procedures after two pipelines failed in December. Discharge data indicates West Salem residents heeded city directives to reduce water usag ... Read more