Salem’s triple-digit highs have broken records set in 1945 and 1960. No suspected heat-related deaths have been reported in Marion County.

Voters in 2022 set aside $10 million for city-funded affordable housing. On Monday, Salem city councilors will vote on using a portion of that money to subsidize two projects with…

While hiring challenges have eased for many employers, columnist Pamela Ferrara explains local police agencies are still seeing lower applicant numbers and beefing up recruiting efforts.