By Salem Reporter
Oregon man facing charges for Jan. 6 ends campaign for governor
A man the FBI identified as Reed Christensen pushes a police officer outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. (Body camera still included in a federal affidavit) A Hillsboro man facing federal criminal charges for his involvement in the…
AGENDA: Marion County commissioners consider funds for hazardous tree removal, trauma counseling for children
The Marion County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday to consider adding funding to existing contracts for removal of debris and trees damaged in the 2021 ice storm as well as counseling for children facing abuse, neglect trauma or grief. AGENDA…
Celebrate Earth Day with Friday nature walks, ice cream
Marion County’s Earth Day celebration will feature guided hikes and more. On Friday, you could get a free ice cream sundae for celebrating Earth Day. Marion County Environmental Services is hosting an Earth Day party April 22 from 4-8 p.m.…
VOTE 2022: What to know about the May 17 primary election in Salem
A ballot box in Marion County. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem voters will likely select their next mayor and a slate of new city councilors in the May 17 election. The election is a primary for a number of federal, statewide…
Salem-area businesses can get grants for hiring teens
A ‘now hiring’ sign outside of a Burger King on Lancaster Drive in Salem (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Small businesses in the mid-Willamette Valley can get a portion of wages reimbursed for hiring teens who have never had a job before.…
Transitional living program for fathers with addictions expected to open end of summer, county officials say
Melissa Pola provides drug and alcohol counseling at Her Place, the drug treatment home that ten years ago fostered her recovery from addiction. (Ardeshir Tabrizian/Salem Reporter) A new transitional living program run by Marion County will provide childcare and addiction…
Salem Convention Center hosts exhibition celebrating new artwork
Robert Bibler’s “Mystére Ontologique” oil painting was recently acquired by the Salem Convention Center for display. Salem residents can enjoy new artwork on display downtown at the convention center at an evening reception this week. The “ART Party” at the…
AGENDA: Salem City Council hosts work session Monday on Salem’s housing needs
Ridgeland Apartments on Center Street Northeast on Jan. 12. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The Salem City Council meets Monday evening for a work session with county, school district and transit officials to discuss housing needs in Salem. AGENDA Joining councilors for…
Keizer Community Library seeking full public library status
New books on display at the Salem Public Library. Keizer’s community library is seeking to join the regional library system which includes Salem. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Keizer Community Library is asking for $125,000 per year over the next three years…
‘Total chaos’: Delays dog Oregon’s drug decriminalization law
A hallway leads to patient bedrooms for the medically managed withdrawal program at Bridgeway in Salem. So far, state funding intended to help create more treatment services has done little (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Oregon has yet to spend nearly $300…