Statesman Journal

The Statesman Journal is the primary daily newspaper serving Salem, Oregon. Established in 1851 as the Oregon Statesman, it eventually combined with the Capital Journal to create the current newspaper, which is the second-oldest in the state. The Statesman Journal is available in Salem, Keizer, and parts of the mid-Willamette Valley. As of 2012, its average circulation on weekdays was 27,859, while Sunday readership was around 36,323. It is owned by the national Gannett Company, which also owns the nearby Stayton Mail and Silverton Appeal Tribune.

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Marion County restaurant inspections: Cigarette butts in sink, warm ceviche

1 day ago | statesmanjournal.com | Bill Poehler

The following is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Marion County Health Department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dishwashing and sanitizing, and equipment and facility cleanliness. Violations: Scores are based on a 100-point scale. Priority violations deduct 5 points, and priority foundation violations deduct 3 points.
Salem Health is one of busiest ERs on West Coast: Here's how they handle trauma patients

2 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Whitney Woodworth

With a population that is both growing and aging, Salem Health leaders said the demand for trauma care continues to increase in the region. "Salem Hospital has one of the busiest emergency departments on the West Coast, between Los Angeles and the Canadian border," Mandi Dix, Salem Health's director of Emergency and Psychiatric Services, said during the hospital's annual Community Health Impact meeting on April 22.
Oregon bills aim to tackle skyrocketing utility rates: What you need to know

3 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Bill Poehler

Lawmakers are considering bills that change how the Oregon Public Utility Commission sets rates for investor-owned utilities. The proposals include giving the PUC more control over rate increases and creating a separate payment structure for large energy users. Other bills would increase PUC funding and shift to performance-based regulation.
Aurora sues to prevent airport master plan from being finalized

3 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Bill Poehler

The city of Aurora has sued the Oregon Aviation Department to prevent the state from submitting a master plan for the Aurora State Airport to the Federal Aviation Administration for approval. The city argues in its lawsuit filed in Marion County Circuit Court that Oregon's land use processes would be bypassed if the master plan is approved by the FAA and adopted by the Oregon Aviation Board.
Meet our Mid-Valley: Volunteers play key role in operating Salem's Center 50+

4 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Whitney Woodworth

By 2030, 1 in 6 people worldwide will be over the age of 60. In Salem, many of these older residents are served by Center 50+. The community center geared toward older people at offers more than 200 programs and services, a fitness center, retirement planning, a woodshop, classes, respite programs and artisan shops. Its average daily attendance in 2024 was 712. Services at Center 50+ are at risk of being cut.
Oregon bill aims to streamline housing construction. Could it have unintended consequences?

4 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Dianne Lugo

Oregon House Bill 2138 aims to accelerate middle housing construction by streamlining permitting and eliminating barriers like traffic studies and public notices. Supporters say the bill will address Oregon's housing shortage, while opponents worry about increased traffic congestion and strain on infrastructure.
Takeaways from Oregon State football's 2025 spring game

4 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Jarrid Denney

Oregon State's spring football game offered a limited preview of the 2025 team due to injuries and absences. Freshman edge defender Bleu Dantzler impressed with his disruptive play. Oregon State football held its annual spring game Saturday at Reser Stadium and offered a glimpse at the program's 2025 squad to the fans who turned out under sunny Corvallis skies.
What Oregon football's Dan Lanning said after Ducks' second scrimmage of spring ball

5 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Alec Dietz

The Oregon football team held its second Saturday scrimmage of the spring April 19 and its final major scrimmage before the Ducks' annual spring game April 26 at Autzen Stadium. The scrimmage was once again held behind closed doors, as every practice has been this spring, and coach Dan Lanning kept the details of the scrimmage sparse but revealed a few nuggets from the April 19 scrimmage. "Some good, some bad," Lanning said. "Kind of the same answer you probably always hear from me.
Explore Oregon Podcast: Last call at Crater Lake, record visits to parks, Detroit drawdown

5 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Zach Urness

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness covers a range of outdoors news, including why this is the last summer to swim, fish or take a boat tour at Crater Lake National Park until 2029. Urness also talks about:Why this was a very good but also tragic ski season in Oregon. Oregon set a record for visits to its state parks system. The state is completely drought-free for the first time since 2019.
Who is Dillon Thieneman and why do Oregon football teammates rave about the new safety?

5 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Chris Hansen

Dillon Thieneman, a transfer safety from Purdue, has impressed Oregon teammates and coaches with his work ethic and dedication. He transferred to Oregon seeking better coaching and development opportunities after two seasons at Purdue. Dillon Thieneman is months away from making his debut in an Oregon football uniform. That hasn’t stopped the junior safety and Purdue transfer from making a first impression among his new teammates and coaches.