By Salem Reporter
Legislators on Monday will decide millions to help Afghans resettle in Oregon
Volunteers with Salem for Refugees recently welcomed an Afghan family at the Portland International Airport. (Courtesy/ Salem for Refugees) Legislators on Monday will consider appropriating $18 million to aid Afghan refugee resettlement in Oregon with housing, legal services, language and…
Sheriff’s Office investigating Saturday morning crash that killed Salem man
A Salem man died early Saturday morning after driving off Joseph Street southeast in a crash that remains under investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. A 911 caller around 3:19 a.m. Saturday reported a serious crash on Joseph Street southeast…
Salem holds open house on proposed Union Street bike lane project
A man rode by the cherry blossoms on his bike on March 17, 2020. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) The city of Salem is holding an open house on Dec. 14 to present an updated design on additional bike lanes on Union…
With thousands facing eviction from their homes, Oregon Legislature coming to the rescue
Some Oregon tenants are losing protection against evictions as the state pauses applications for state help with rent. (Getty Images) Salem resident Christy Hernandez wants Oregon legislators to know the state failed her. In March, the mother of three young…
Salem-Keizer pilots Covid surveillance testing at 8 elementary schools
A Covid-19 test swab is packaged up to be tested (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Students at eight Salem elementary schools will have the option to be tested weekly for Covid starting after winter break. The free testing program is a pilot…
PHOTOS: Riverfront Park Christmas tree lighting
Lights on holiday displays during the 26th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Riverfront Park on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Santa was on hand to flip the switch for the holiday tree during the 26th Annual Holiday…
Salem-Keizer says uptick in hoax threats, false information disrupting local schools
Salem-Keizer School District officials along with the FBI and local law enforcement agencies say a recent uptick in hoax threats have disrupted local schools and caused unnecessary fear. “Recently, we have experienced an increase in school threats, rumors of threats,…
Holiday market offers handmade gifts all weekend
Canned vegetables on display at the Salem Saturday Market (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Candles, fresh baked goods and salvaged wood decor will be among the items on offer at Salem’s annual Holiday Market, which opens Friday evening at the state fairgrounds.…
Commissioners choose St. Paul resident Jessica George to fill House District 25 vacancy
Jessica George (left) and Scott Guptill respond to questions from county commissioners on Friday, Dec. 10 (Joey Cappelletti/Keizertimes) County commissioners from Marion, Yamhill and Washington counties voted Friday afternoon to appoint Jessica George as the next state representative for House…
Jared Miller, Marion County Sheriff’s Office sergeant, dies at 41 from Covid complications
Sgt. Jared Miller (Courtesy/Marion County Sheriff’s Office) Jared Miller, a sergeant with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, died Thursday from Covid-related complications. Miller, 41, was employed at the sheriff’s office since 2005, where he worked as a corrections deputy, field…