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  • 1 week ago | katu.com | Vasili Varlamos

    Governor Tina Kotek said the leadership overhaul at the Oregon State Hospital is a "fresh start" for the embattled state facility at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. "It's about making sure we have the right practices and policies in place for patient safety, and I thought we needed a fresh start," said Gov. Kotek. Gov.

  • 1 week ago | katu.com | Vasili Varlamos

    There is a leadership overhaul at the Oregon State Hospital after an inpatient death in March. Gov. Tina Kotek appointed Dave Baden, the current deputy director of policy and programs at the Oregon Health Authority, as the acting superintendent, effective immediately. The governor directed OHA to make a 30-day plan to address patient care and safety. Public records show that, effective April 11, the hospital will now monitor patients 24/7 to alert units of any changes to a patient's condition.

  • 1 week ago | kval.com | Vasili Varlamos

    The proposed budget would lay off 20 library employees, impact several library services and close the West Salem Branch. (File KATU image.)

  • 1 week ago | katu.com | Vasili Varlamos

    SALEM, Ore. — The City of Salem released a budget proposal Wednesday that would cut 51 full-time jobs and impact several city services. The Salem Public Library would face the brunt of these cuts. The West Salem branch would close, and 20 full-time Library employees would lose their jobs. Library hours would be cut to 20 hours per week. Currently, operations are 38 hours per week. With the loss of employees, many library programs like early literacy and senior outreach would likely be scaled back.

  • 2 weeks ago | kval.com | Vasili Varlamos

    TOPICS:OregonBallot Measure 114Gun controlHouse Bill 3075Permit processTraining courseLaw enforcementApplication feesOregon State Representatives will soon vote on a bill that would make several changes to Ballot Measure 114 on gun control. The measure, passed by voters in 2022, requires a gun purchaser to get a permit issued by police. To get a permit, the individual must take a training course, give fingerprint data information, and undergo a criminal background check.

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Vasili Varlamos
Vasili Varlamos @vasilivarlamos
3 Mar 25

Gov. Tina Kotek spoke in support of HB 2138 at a press conference today. The bill allows the development of duplexes, triplexes, and more middle housing in high density areas while rolling back restrictions that often slow down the development process. https://t.co/3mRf5jCm7g

Vasili Varlamos
Vasili Varlamos @vasilivarlamos
24 Feb 25

KATU’s Steve Dunn discussed in an exclusive interview with Gov. Tina Kotek last week. Check out the full interview with the link below! https://t.co/Z5dx4ECOue

Vasili Varlamos
Vasili Varlamos @vasilivarlamos
14 Feb 25

It’s not only Valentine’s Day, it’s also Oregon’s 166th birthday! A solo snowman was out celebrating the occasion at the Oregon State Capitol. Happy birthday Oregon! https://t.co/0UlOqUHyqq