Marion County, Oregon

06/10/2026

Marion County Board of Commissioners Meeting, June 10, 2026

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

06/02/2026

On Monday afternoon, a federal judge granted a Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) motion to exclude many criminally-charged individuals from the Oregon State Hospital in the ongoing Mink/Bowman case, which will force early release of mentally unstable individuals charged with serious Measure 11 crimes like r**e, murder, kidnapping, assault, and robbery.

“During the past few years, these federal judge decisions continue to erode public safety in our community and deny treatment to mental health patients,” said Commissioner Kevin Cameron. “Releasing these individuals before stabilization will not benefit them or our community.”

The new order allows dangerous individuals charged with serious crimes to walk free from the Oregon State Hospital in Salem without first being stabilized or held for prosecution. The State of Oregon chose not to oppose DRO’s motion, and the federal judge refused to even consider any dissenting perspectives when it denied Marion County’s request to file a brief response. This new order overrides the state legislature and state judges across Oregon.

Read more: www.marioncountynews.org/news/court-order-forces-early-release-of-mentally-unstable-individuals-charged-with-r**e-and-murder

05/27/2026

Starting at 6 a.m. on June 1, Battle Creek Road will close near the old bridge while ODOT crews connect the road to the new bridge.

Expect a signed detour in place for all vehicles. Battle Creek Road will close at:
🚧Landau Street – travelers can take Landau Street to Fabry Road, then Commercial Street. From there, go south to Delaney Road or north to Kuebler Boulevard, depending on your destination.
🚧Battle Creek Road/Delaney Road – travelers can use Delaney Road to get to I-5.
🚧Local residents: During the closure, you'll need to take either Landau Street or Battle Creek Road to access the side of the bridge you live on.

Battle Creek Road should reopen by 6 a.m. on June 8.

The ODOT schedule may change. Visit https://pulse.ly/zwo6jde63g for the most up-to-date information on impacts.

05/25/2026

"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it."
~ Unknown

Marion County business offices are closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.