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While much of the economy comes to a halt, the construction industry stays at work — but at a slower pace
Construction workers with Mike Riddle Construction build a home in Salem. (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…
PHOTOS: Alluvium to make house calls for COVID-19 patients
K. Jones and Lara Knudsen unload gear from the Alluvium Mobile Health Team vehicle on Friday, April 10. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A new nonprofit that aims to keep people out of Salem’s emergency room started running calls on Monday. The…
PHOTOS: ARCHES places homeless people in motels to slow the spread of COVID-19
ARCHES project outreach workers Ali Stephens, left, and Lucy Briseno talk with motel resident Diane Murphy about a newly instituted curfew at a Salem motel being used to house the homeless on Thursday, April 9. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem…
SALEM IN NEED: Liberty House loses benefit event, seeks help to serve Salem-area children
Dr. Erin Hurley examines a young patient in a program at Salem’s Liberty House. (Photo courtesy of Liberty House) During the quarantine, there continues to be a concern for vulnerable children in Salem who may suffer from abuse and neglect. …
As outbreak drags on, a source of cash for those on the economy’s margin stays open
Flynn Case, the owner of All That Glitters Jewelry & Loans. (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…
Government leaders around Salem let the public have a look at how they are doing their jobs
Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett puts on a face mask made by a neighbor on Thursday, April 9. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions are…
Santiam Brewing owners innovate and experiment with food, beer, and community amid COVID-19
Santiam Brewing co-owner Jim Smiley, left, delivers a food and drink order to the home of Dan Valles on Friday, April 10. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as…
PHOTOS: Life as a leader during Salem’s adjustment to the pandemic
Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett and city manager Steve Powers sit in on a video call to discuss how to hold virtual city council meetings on Thursday, April 9. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) EDITOR’S NOTE: One impact of the global pandemic is…
Oregonians saving themselves with ‘stay home’ but risks of relaxing rules are high, report says
Cherriots buses that would normally sit around 30 people have been reconfigured to sit 7 or 8 people under social distancing guidelines. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as…
Riverfront Park remains popular as Salem seeks respite from ‘stay home’ directive
Richard Riffle and David G. walk through the closed spray park at Riverfront Park on Thursday, April 9. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) With warmer weather, Salem residents are escaping ‘stay home’ restrictions with trips to Salem city parks, which remain open.…