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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What latest polling shows on Oregonians' and Americans' approval of Trump

1 day ago | statesmanjournal.com | Ginnie Sandoval |James Ward |Maria Francis

Ginnie Sandoval James Ward Maria FrancisSalem Statesman JournalPresident Donald Trump's approval ratings held steady early in his second term, despite the chaotic start that included mass firings of government workers, the ongoing tariff trade wars and trying to get his “big, beautiful bill” passed.
Dayton softball player wins Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week

1 day ago | statesmanjournal.com | Jarrid Denney

Dayton softball player Gabby Chupp is the winner of the Maps Credit Union high school girls Athlete of the Week, as voted by Statesman Journal readers. A freshman pitcher, Chupp threw a complete game, struck out six and allowed just one earned run May 28 to lead the No. 3 Pirates to a 3-2 win over No. 7 Banks in the second round of the 3A state playoffs. Chupp also went 1 for 3 with two RBIs at the plate. Dayton has since reached the 3A state championship game.
Blanchet Catholic baseball player wins Maps Credit Union boys Athlete of the Week

1 day ago | statesmanjournal.com | Jarrid Denney

Blanchet Catholic baseball player Dylan Cuff is the winner of the Maps Credit Union high school boys Athlete of the Week, as voted by Statesman Journal readers. A senior catcher, Cuff went 2 for 5 with two home runs and seven RBIs May 28 to lead the No. 1 Cavaliers to a 30-5 win over Yamhill-Carlton in the second round of the 3A state playoffs. Two days later, Cuff went 3 for 3 with one RBI in a quarterfinal win over Burns. Cuff received 52.13% of the reader poll votes.
Looking for tickets to Oregon State vs. Florida State in NCAA Super Regional? How to get them

1 day ago | statesmanjournal.com | Ginnie Sandoval |Jarrid Denney

Oregon State baseball will face Florida State in the Corvallis Super Regional starting June 6. The No. 8 overall seed Beavers (45-13-1) will host the No. 9 Seminoles (41-14) in a best-of-three series (3 p.m., ESPN2) at Goss Stadium. Florida State advanced to the super regional as the No. 1 seed out of the Tallahassee Regional by beating Mississippi State 10-3 on May 31 and 5-2 on June 1.
Oregon House passes bill allowing striking workers to collect unemployment

2 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Dianne Lugo

Oregon lawmakers passed a bill that would make it the first state to offer unemployment benefits to all striking workers, including public employees. The bill would provide benefits after a two-week strike and a one-week waiting period, with payments capped at eight weeks if the unemployment fund is at risk. Supporters argue the bill levels the playing field in labor disputes, while opponents worry it will incentivize strikes and strain budgets.
League rivals Scio, Dayton set to face off in OSAA Class 3A softball state title game

2 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Jarrid Denney

A pair of standout mid-valley softball teams will face off in an OSAA state championship game after winning their respective semifinal matchups June 3. No. 1 Scio (27-1) and No. 2 Dayton (26-3) are set to meet in the Class 3A state title game at noon June 6 at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene. The Scio Loggers are chasing their first-ever state title. They reached the 2024 championship game before falling to South Umpqua.
Gio Vaquera, Creo Walker lift Kennedy baseball to OSAA state semifinal win

2 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Jarrid Denney

At this time two years ago, Gio Vaquera was in the stands at Volcanoes Stadium watching Kennedy baseball take home the state title, hoping that someday he might get a chance to do the same. On June 3, the junior right-hander helped propel the Trojans back to the championship game and will now get a shot to fulfill that dream.
Oregon lawmakers pass bill authorizing governor to fill US Senate vacancies

3 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Dianne Lugo

The Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 952 on June 3, which would allow the governor to appoint a replacement for a vacant U.S. Senate seat. The bill requires the governor to appoint someone of the same political party as the previous senator within 30 days and a special election within 150 days of the vacancy. Supporters say the bill ensures Oregon has full representation, but opponents argue it diminishes voters' power.
Who will Oregon State baseball play in NCAA Super Regional? Opponent, schedule set

3 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Jarrid Denney

Oregon State baseball will face Florida State in the Corvallis Super Regional. The No. 8 Overall seed Beavers (45-13-1) will host the Seminoles (41-14) in a best-of-three series starting June 6 (3 p.m., ESPN2) at Goss Stadium. Florida State advanced to the super regional as the No. 1 seed out of the Tallahassee Regional by beating Mississippi State 10-3 on May 31 and 5-2 on June 1. Oregon State baseball Super Regional ticketsLooking for Oregon State vs.
How Oregon State baseball bounced back to win the Corvallis Regional

4 days ago | statesmanjournal.com | Jarrid Denney

CORVALLIS — Historically speaking, Oregon State had no business making it this far. The No. 8 Beavers dropped the first game of the Corvallis Regional in a shocking upset loss to St. Mary's. Typically, that spells doom for a host team. Prior to this season, only one national top-eight seed had lost its opening NCAA Tournament game and then come all the way back to win the region — Louisiana-Lafayette in 2014. After the Beavers thrashing of USC on June 2, Oregon State can add its name to that list.