By Salem Reporter
Salem wildlife rehabilitation center loses state permit over taking in black bear
The black bear yearling Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center took in April 1 (Photo from TRWC Facebook page) In what Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says was a rare decision, Salem’s local wildlife facility had its rehabilitation permit revoked, putting…
Salem nurses protest Covid vaccination mandate
People protesting Oregon’s Covid vaccination mandates march toward Salem Hospital on Sept. 2, 2021 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing this free to the community as a public service to keep residents informed. Please share and please subscribe to support this…
Data digest: Covid by the numbers for Sept. 2, 2021
Empty beds in the hallway of the emergency room at Salem Hospital on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) With Covid cases and hospitalizations climbing in Oregon, Salem Reporter is keeping you informed of the latest numbers. Here’s our…
Salem police will hold car seat clinic Sept. 10
The Salem Police Department is holding a clinic on Sept. 10 to educate parents, guardians, and caregivers on how to properly install a car seat and harness a child. Participants should have the carrier seat and/or booster already installed in…
Bridgeway holds Run for Recovery on Sept. 25
Bridgeway’s detox facility on Harold Drive on Thursday, Jan. 28. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) To bring awareness to mental illness and addiction, Bridgeway Recovery Services is holding its 8th annual Run for Recovery on Saturday, Sept. 25 in Riverfront Park. “This…
“This is devastating”: Salem Hospital prepares refrigerated truck for bodies as Covid deaths climb
Cheryl Nester Wolfe, CEO of Salem Health, addresses a COVID-19 incident command meeting on March 19, 2020 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing this free to the community as a public service to keep residents informed. Please share and…
Data digest: Covid by the numbers for Sept. 1, 2021
Used masks fill a garbage can at Salem Hospital on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) With Covid cases and hospitalizations climbing in Oregon, Salem Reporter is keeping you informed of the latest numbers. Here’s our report for Wednesday,…
Thousands of Salem families will get $389 food payment for school meals
Fourth-grader Aliza Stapleton takes her lunch tray on May 20, 2019 at Englewood Elementary (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Nearly all children enrolled in Salem’s public schools will get a $389 food payment from the State of Oregon, the Department of Human…
SALEM HISTORY: How Salem went from a nine person Pride march to an annual celebration
A June 21, 1972 letter to the editor in the Capital Journal about Salem Area Gay Activists. Salem’s Capital Pride in the Park festival was held Aug. 21 at Riverfront Park. This year, activities celebrated and affirmed our LGBTQ community…
Salem won’t require employees get vaccinated against Covid
The city of Salem is not considering a Covid vaccination mandate for its employees. Courtney Knox-Busch, city spokesperson, said the city is encouraging employees to get vaccinated and offering vaccine clinics but not requiring the Covid vaccine. “We must also…