Salem, Oregon News
Salem and Oregon residents joined the national People’s March to protest the incoming Trump administration and affirm show for immigrants, abortion rights and other causes on Saturday.
Oregonians’ health care could face more change than most states under the new federal administration, and Dr. Sejal Hathi, director of the state health authority, said officials are preparing to respond quickly as things happen.
Sergio Reyes Aguilar was charged on Friday with manslaughter and other crimes related to a collision that killed Brian Coulson. Police say the driver dragged Coulson for several blocks on Northeast Lancaster Drive before fleeing.
A Salem man charged with stealing from four local businesses was arrested by police on Tuesday. The man, Johnathan D. Korrell, is accused of stealing jewelry, memorabilia, baseball cards and auto shop items worth nearly $150,000.
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available to answer your questions.
Data for tens of thousands of Oregon educators was potentially exposed in a breach of a Tigard-based firm that manages retirement plan contributions for some school districts and community colleges.
Salem residents will gather on Monday in Salem’s Grant neighborhood for a community peace walk celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and encouraging violence reduction.
Portland-area officials selected Mari Watanabe, who will be Oregon’s first Japanese American lawmaker, to fill a vacant seat in the state House.
The Salem city budget committee met on Wednesday night to discuss the updated projection for the city’s budgetary deficit. Last Friday, the city announced that its forecast review team, a group convened by City Manager Keith Stahley, downgraded the deficit projection from about $18 million to roughly $14 million.
Salem patients insured through Regence say the end of in-network care at the city’s only hospital has put them in a bind.
