Natalie Bean arrived to fireworks and celebration at 12:03 a.m. on Jan. 1.
Abbey McDonald
Unemployment increases statewide and in Marion and Polk counties
Statewide unemployment rose to 4.4% in November, up from 4.1% in October, according to recent data from the Oregon Employment Department.
Cherriots free youth ticket program leads to increase in ridership
Data shows that in the months after Cherriots launched its Youth Zero Pass program, young people took thousands more trips than in the months prior.
Covid weekly report for Dec. 30: Cases rise in Marion County, hospital remains above capacity
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports two newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
How utility rate increases will impact Salem households in 2023
A number of utility rate increases take effect Jan. 1, making trash disposal, heating and water more expensive for most Salem residents.
State fines top Cherriots official $100 after ethics investigation
General manager Allan Pollock will also donate his accumulated rewards as a penalty for applying his personal airline and hotel membership rewards accounts to Cherriots-funded business trips.
TOP STORIES: Crabs on cocaine, Salem’s Potato Lady and Salem history
Reporter Abbey McDonald looks back on her stories with Salem Reporter this year.
UPDATE: Thousands without power as high wind advisory extended to 7 p.m. Tuesday
Salem is under a high wind warning until 4 p.m., Tuesday Dec. 27 as gusts up to 65 mph cause widespread power outages.
Covid weekly report for Dec. 23: Cases down, hospital remains near capacity
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports three newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
PHOTOS: Menorah ceremony brings light to downtown Salem
Light Up Salem, hosted by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, gathered community members downtown Thursday evening to celebrate Hanukkah.