By Salem Reporter
SALEM IN NEED: Salem YMCA looks ahead to new building, relies on web to serve members for now
Eric Basilio Alba, Four Corners Elementary School site director, reads to students at the Salem YMCA as part of its after school program. The program has been suspended but the YMCA continues providing other services during Salem’s “stay home” period.…
New numbers show fewer Oregonians seeking unemployment
The Salem Center had many stores temporarily close to help slow the spread of COVID-19. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions are vital to continue this…
Local business owners feel fear and hope as a federal program runs out of money
Johnathan Thompson stands in the hallway of Northwest Dental Arts. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions are vital to continue this so please sign up today.…
Move, breathe, click: Salem yogis embrace virtual classes during COVID-19 quarantines
Catherine Albertini chats with students prior to a livestreamed yoga flow class at her studio, Yoga Escape, on Thursday, April 16. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a…
Federal funding to keep workers on the payroll has run out
A closed sign in Macy’s at Salem Center. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions are vital to continue this so please sign up today. Two key…
PHOTOS: Stuck at home, Salem’s seniors turn to meal delivery
Charlotte Dehut accepts a delivery from Meals on Wheels volunteer Charles Schaer on Tuesday, April 14. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem’s Meals on Wheels program has seen more seniors signing up for meal deliveries as more people are staying home. The…
Without state’s help, OSU lab found its own way to help COVID-19 testing
(CDC file art) Published by arrangement with The Lund Report Specialists at Oregon State University’s veterinary laboratory figured they could help the state ramp up testing for coronavirus. They run a sophisticated facility with state-of-the-art testing equipment, and they’re experts…
After rapidly running out of money, Marion County throws another lifeline to small businesses
A closed sign in Engelberg Antiks in downtown Salem on Thursday, March 19. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions are vital to continue this so please…
After a surge in COVID-19 complaints, Oregon Occupational and Safety Health Administration will begin checking up on businesses
Oregon OSHA NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions are vital to continue this so please sign up today. A state agency that oversees workplace safety has announced it will…
AGENDA: Salem-Keizer board considers charter renewal, superintendent contracts
The 2019-20 Salem-Keizer School Board (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Salem-Keizer’s school board will consider a charter school contract, bond sale and more at an all-virtual meeting Tuesday night. Though they’ve met online several times to receive district updates, it’s the first…