By Salem Reporter
All Oregonians will be eligible for a Covid vaccine May 1, Oregon Health Authority says
Agnes Tsai draws up a dose of the Pfizer vaccine during a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Oregon State Fairgrounds on Thursday, Jan. 28. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Oregon will make all residents 16 and older eligible for a Covid vaccine…
Salem to celebrate its cherry blossoms on March 20
People sat in Oregon State Capitol State Park while the cherry trees were blooming on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) After canceling its 2020 Cherry Blossom Day due to the pandemic, the Oregon Capitol Foundation is back with…
AROUND OREGON: Ranchers bullish after spring auctions
Cattle graze just over the hill, as seen against the winter sky in Malheur County. (Enterprise file photo) BAKER CITY – Many bids came in via a computer screen rather than from shouts at the sale ring, but Bob Harrell…
Oregon’s unemployment rate declines — but not by much
Bob Herman, owner of Lady’s Choice Jewelry, sets up a display of his work at Taproot Lounge and Cafe on Thursday, Dec. 10. With indoor seating at the restaurant currently closed, Taproot has allowed local artists and businesses to set…
State of the County address Wednesday will highlight Covid response, wildfires
Colm Willis, Marion County commissioner, speaks during a north county special meeting concerning COVID-19 response on May 5, 2020. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The Marion County commissioners are virtually presenting the annual State of the County address at noon on Wednesday.…
Willamette president to speak March 19 on “State of Higher Education”
Steve Thorsett, president of Willamette University, will address Salem City Club March 19 about how the university is faring and broader trends in higher education. Willamette has seen declining enrollment since 2015, with a substantial drop this fall to about…
Adapting to pandemic’s disruption, Q’s Corner Barbershop remains a community hub in Salem
Quandray Robertson, owner of Q’s Corner Barbershop, poses for a portrait in the attached boxing gym on Friday, March 12, 2020. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A year ago, Quandray Robertson was left with a big empty space he didn’t know what…
AROUND OREGON: Libraries shrug off Dr. Seuss book controversy
Portland-area libraries are taking the Dr. Seuss book controversy in stride. This isn’t new to libraries, say librarians. (Portland Tribune photo) PORTLAND – Dr. Seuss books always tickle His publisher put some in a pickle Decision to let books fade…
Salem woman sentenced to probation for mace attack during Labor Day protest
A protest at the Oregon State Capitol turned violent on Labor Day after a group of rallygoers beat counterprotesters. (Chris Ward/Special to Salem Reporter) Magen Marie Stevens, 36 of Salem, has been placed on bench probation for 18 months for…
Latest changes to Oregon’s school reopening rules will have little impact in Salem
Nyjah Angeles raises a hand during the first day back to school at Richmond Elementary on Tuesday, March 2. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Oregon health and education officials on Monday released a new set of school safety guidelines intended to get…