Your Monday evening update on Salem news

Good evening, Salem.

Our city councilors have a busy evening ahead of them.

They’re voting on a long-awaited plan to add more police and civilians to respond to homeless encampments, plus a fire department crisis team.

They’re considering appointing Interim City Manager Krishna Namburi to the role permanently.

They’re talking again about subsidies for commercial airfare.

Reporter Joe Siess breaks it all down below – and we’ll have plenty more city coverage for you this week depending on what they decide. If you want to watch the meeting yourself, tune in to the livestream here starting at 6 p.m.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest Salem news.

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Salem City Council will consider plan to add downtown police, crisis response

Salem city councilors on Monday will vote on whether to proceed with a plan to devote more resources to addressing safety and cleanliness issues downtown. The plan includes expanding the…

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Man sentenced to almost 23 years for raping West Salem woman after breaking into her home

A Polk County judge convicted James L. Kleinschmit, 55, of rape and other charges during a recent trial.

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Community hub Radness Ensues seeks contribution for youth arts programs

Radness Ensues, the year-old youth-focused community center in Keizer, is seeking people to chip in $5 a month to keep free art and music programs operating.

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Salem City Council will consider plan to add downtown police, crisis response

Man sentenced to almost 23 years for raping West Salem woman after breaking into her home

Community hub Radness Ensues seeks contribution for youth arts programs

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