By Salem Reporter
Supreme Court rules that pandemic orders are legal
A tent used for Sunday services at Peoples Church on Tuesday, May 19. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Restrictions on businesses and churches related to the COVID-19 pandemic will remain in place following a ruling by the Oregon Supreme Court on Friday. …
COLUMN: Unemployment figures for Salem can be tricky to translate
A graph from the Oregon Employment Department, released May 19, illustrates job losses during previous recessions and how they compare to the current economic downturn. (Courtesy/Oregon Employment Department) The Salem area unemployment rate took an unprecedented one-month jump from March…
Joe Smothers wanted to present a firsthand account of a Salem protest. He ended up capturing a viral moment
Salem Police Sgt. Mike Johnson in a video talking with individuals holding rifles outside of a downtown business. The video, captured by Joe Smothers, has sparked controversy in Salem. (Twitter) Before he went to bed on Monday, June 1, Joe…
After flouting pandemic restrictions, Salem salon owner continues to be a lightning rod
Supporters cheer the opening on Tuesday, May 5, of Glamour Salon at 195 Liberty St. S.E. Owner Lindsey Graham said she opened in defiance of state restrictions to earn an income (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) About a year and a half…
School board delays budget to hear more about taking police officers out of Salem-Keizer schools
The Salem-Keizer School Board (Salem Reporter/file) The Salem-Keizer School Board Tuesday night postponed final action on the billion-dollar school budget to allow more consideration of a surprise proposal to remove police officers from local schools. The board’s decision reflects yet…
SALEM IN NEED: Travel Salem finds virtual ways to explore valley during the pandemic
Travel Salem staff provides visitors with trip planning and information. (Courtesy/Travel Salem) Travel and tourism is one of the hardest-hit industries when people are asked to stay home and only travel when necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the weather…
VIDEO: Salem police chief addresses March for Floyd rally
Jerry Moore, Salem police chief, addresses protesters at the March for Floyd proceedings at the Capitol on Saturday, June 6. Moore was among the first speakers for an event that stretched on for hours. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem’s police chief…
South Salem student journalist becomes daily chronicler of protests
Eddy Binford-Ross, a junior at South Salem High School, photographs the March for Floyd on Saturday, June 6. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) As editor in chief of South Salem High School’s news operation, Eddy Binford-Ross believes that it’s her calling and…
PHOTOS: Salem’s protest proves large, peaceful and emotional
A protester hugs an officer from the Salem Police Department during the March for Floyd on Saturday, June 6. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Protesters thronged the mall in front of the Capitol Saturday during one of the largest demonstrations ever seen…
Calling all musicians: RiverCity Rock Star Academy’s third virtual open mic happens June 10
Musicians from Salem are being invited to participate in another virtual performance to keep the community entertained. (William Iven photo) The RiverCity Rock Star Academy Facebook page will come alive with song on Wednesday, June 10. At least, that’s the…