By Salem Reporter
Salem weekly Covid report for June 10: local cases falling, hospitalizations flat
Health care workers work in the intensive care unit at Salem Hospital on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) New Covid cases reported locally continued to fall this week but climbed statewide. Hospitalizations are holding about flat locally and…
Bird flu detected in Polk County backyard flock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday the highly contagious disease confirmed in Polk County is easily transmitted among wild and domestic bird species. (Les Zaitz/Oregon Capital Chronicle) A highly contagious avian flu was confirmed Thursday in a backyard flock…
Salem announces three finalists for next city manager
Salem city manager finalists Keith Stahley (left), Taylor Adams (top right) and Eric Zimmerman (Submitted photos) Salem City Councilors have selected three finalists for the city’s next top executive. Candidates Keith Stahley, Taylor Adams and Eric Zimmerman will be in…
Top belly dancers converge in Salem this weekend for national competition
(Courtesy/Belly Dancer USA) Salem residents this weekend won’t have to make a trip to watch live, competitive performances from some of the best belly dancers in the country. The Belly Dancer USA competition will have dozens of dancers competing in…
Student pretending to be Judson teacher sent explicit photos, police say
Salem police say sexually explicit images that were shared with a student and prompted a Judson Middle School teacher’s placement on administrative leave were sent by a student pretending to be the teacher. The conclusion comes more than two months…
Ward 4 council race heading to November ballot
Dynee Medlock, left, and Deanna Gwyn, are running to represent south central Salem, Ward 4, on the city council (Campaign photos) South central Salem residents will have to vote again in November for their city council candidate. After a final…
Salem Chamber brings back annual business awards
Tom Hoffert, chief executive officer of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, left (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) The Salem Chamber of Commerce is resuming its annual Business of the Year awards with a presentation Monday. The awards ceremony…
Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader one of two Democrats to vote against Congressional gun control package
U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Oregon’s Rep. Kurt Schrader was one of only two congressional Democrats to vote against a sweeping gun package Wednesday. The “Protecting Our Kids Act,” which passed the U.S. House on a largely party-line…
State hospital must work with counties to help patients return to communities, expert’s report says
The Oregon State Hospital on May 28, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The Oregon State Hospital must work with counties across the state to help patients return to community settings, expand its substance abuse treatment and produce more frequent data on…
Elementary schoolers awarded for art showing human-powered transportation
A collage of winning artwork by Salem elementary school students in the 2nd annual Salem-Keizer Safe Routes to School art contest. Thirteen Salem elementary school students were recently recognized for their art depicting “human-powered” transportation. The students are winners in…