By Salem Reporter
State issues detailed guidelines for sectors as parts of Oregon prepare to open
The playground is closed at Wallace Marine Park in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) State officials on Thursday released new guidance for steps needs to ensure the coronavirus outbreak doesn’t get out of control…
Governor eases restrictions – you can buy furniture – but major events are likely gone until at least September
Bath and Body Works in the Willamette Town Center closed after state restrictions were put in place. Gov. Kate Brown said retailers could open again on May 15 with social distancing in mind. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) The clamp on Oregon…
PHOTOS: One fed-up salon owner in Salem opened her doors in defiance of state orders
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) Lindsey Graham, the owner of Salem’s…
Challenged by big questions, Salem faith leaders work together to find answers, dealing with isolation
The loneliness of being homeless in Salem is accentuated by Gov. Kate Brown’s “stay home” order, which has emptied the city of many people. Salem faith leaders are discussing how to address local inequality. (Diane Beals/Salem Reporter) A small group…
Lawsuit alleges Amazon retaliated against former employee who spoke out on Salem warehouse conditions
The 1-million-square-foot fulfillment center in southeast Salem owned by online retail giant Amazon was one of the companies named in recent OSHA complaints. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) A former employee at Amazon’s Salem warehouse sued the online retailer Tuesday, alleging she…
A dime here, a dime there – bottle recycling centers in Salem staying busy
Patience and social distancing are two requirements for cashing in bottles and cans at Salem’s BottleDrop centers. Customers cash in at the center on Northeast Commercial Street on Friday, May 1. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) During the virus outbreak, recycling bottles…
PHOTOS: Frustration over Oregon’s restrictions evident in signs, shouts
Demonstrators gathered at the Capitol during a rally in support of reopening Oregon and relaxing social distancing measures on Saturday, May 2. (Amanda Standing in front of nurses supporting Oregon’s restrictions, a man pushes for the safe reopening of Oregon…
Friends navigate around virus limits to parade before Salem woman celebrating 90
Merlie Reeves calls out to friends and relatives driving by her Salem home on Friday, May 1, to celebrate her 90th birthday. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) With his car lights flashing red and blue, Salem Police Chief Jerry Moore joined a…
One Salem protest done, larger one expected at the Capitol on Saturday
A small group gathered at the Capitol on Friday, May 1, a day ahead of a larger planned rally on Saturday, May 2, in support of reopening Oregon. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A small group staged a rally outside the closed…
Ziply Fiber takes over Frontier Communications Northwest telecommunications
Harold Zeitz, CEO of Ziply Fiber (Courtesy/Ziply Fiber). Over 3,000 residents in Marion and Polk counties have a new provider for internet, phone and television services who promises to increase speed and reliability. The $1.35 billion sale of bankrupt Frontier…