By Salem Reporter
Salem proposes 5% increase on water, waste and stormwater fees in 2023
The city of Salem’s Geren Island water treatment facility (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The average Salem homeowner would spend about $5 more per month on city utilities in 2023 if the city council approves a suggested fee increase. Rates for water,…
Salem couple puts extra wine to use for Ukraine aid
Patrick Bush holds a bottle of his Highsaw Cellar 2020 Pinot Noir (Courtesy/Jennifer Bush) After the 2020 wildfire season, Patrick and Jennifer Bush ended up with more wine than they could hope to drink. Patrick was working at a local…
PHOTOS: Salem celebrates the return of World Beat festival
Hula Halau ‘O Ke Alaua dancers at the 2022 World Beat Festival (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter) A dragon boat team from Tacoma at the 2022 World Beat Festival (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter) A grass dancer with Savannah Soltz…
Pedestrian killed in crash Sunday night in Hayesville, deputies say
A driver struck and killed a pedestrian Sunday night in the 4000 block of Lancaster Drive and Northeast Ibex Street, deputies say. (Marion County Sheriff’s Office) Deputies say a driver hit and killed a pedestrian Sunday night in Hayesville. Around…
Epilogue’s move to State Street will broaden its community activism
Jonathan Jones, co-owner of Epilogue Kitchen and Cocktails passes out coffee and free meals to community members during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Monday, Jan. 18. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) During the “magic hour” window of 5 to…
AROUND THE U.S.: Leaders react, mobilize in states in wake of Supreme Court decision
A leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court majority opinion overturning Roe v. Wade triggered a large protest to protect abortion rights outside the Georgia State Capitol on May 14. (Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder) Reaction was swift across the U.S. on…
Abortion right rally planned Friday night in Salem, protesting Roe v. Wade decision
A banner reading “Abortion Saves Lives” hangs in front of the Oregon Capitol on Tuesday, May 3 during an abortion rights rally following the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion which would overturn Roe v. Wade (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter)…
AGENDA: Salem City Council to consider infrastructure bond package, city budget Monday
Salem City Council Chambers. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem city councilors on Monday will consider adopting the city budget for 2022-23, and vote on a final list of projects to be included in an infrastructure bond expected to go before voters…
Salem weekly Covid report for June 24: Local hospitalizations, cases spike
A nurse cares for a Covid patient in the intensive care unit at Salem Hospital on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The number of local patients hospitalized with Covid spiked this week, as did new cases after falling…
Idaho’s trigger law will abolish abortions 30 days after SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, June 24, reversed Roe v. Wade in a long-anticipated decision. (Les Zaitz/Oregon Capital Chronicle) In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that determined a person’s…