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Salem city councilors unanimously approved a property purchase to expand parking at the Salem Municipal Airport, using an internal loan of $1.84 million from the city’s utility fund.

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The funds will go to add 230 parking spaces, more than doubling airport capacity, to support increased activity with the return of commercial air service, with flights on Avelo Airlines set to begin Oct. 5. City staff expect the money would be recouped through parking fees and a possible sublease.

Read more about what councilors are up to in reporter Abbey McDonald’s recap below.

Here are some of today’s stories. Catch all of our latest reports on our website anytime.

PHOTOS: Bull riders, dancing horses dazzle at Oregon State Fair
Bulls bred in Jefferson and daring riders starred in the Jairpeo Rodeo at the Oregon State Fair, all to a soundtrack of a brass Mexican band.
PHOTOS: Bull riders, dancing horses dazzle at Oregon State Fair
Bulls bred in Jefferson and daring riders starred in the Jairpeo Rodeo at the Oregon State Fair, all to a soundtrack of a brass Mexican band.
UPDATE: City council approves expansions at airport
During their Monday, Aug. 28, meeting, the Salem City Council approved a property purchase to add 230 parking spaces at the Salem Municipal Airport, and rejected a repeal of the…
UPDATE: City council approves expansions at airport
During their Monday, Aug. 28, meeting, the Salem City Council approved a property purchase to add 230 parking spaces at the Salem Municipal Airport, and rejected a repeal of the…
Two dozen Oregon school districts will split $53 million for summer, after-school programs
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley will get about $500,000 per year to offer its Enrichment Academy program in the Salem-Keizer School District, part of a round of state grants.
Two dozen Oregon school districts will split $53 million for summer, after-school programs
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley will get about $500,000 per year to offer its Enrichment Academy program in the Salem-Keizer School District, part of a round of state grants.
UPDATE: Commissioners approve vehicle purchases, radio replacement
Commissioners on Wednesday approved buying new public works vehicles and expanded contracts with the state for mental health and addiction treatment.
UPDATE: Commissioners approve vehicle purchases, radio replacement
Commissioners on Wednesday approved buying new public works vehicles and expanded contracts with the state for mental health and addiction treatment.

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