Saphara Harrell - Salem Reporter
Kaiser Permanente shuts down some clinics to free up space for sick patients
Rick Segal, left, and Carmelo Mejia, internal medicine doctors with Kaiser Permanente in Salem, type notes during a shift at Salem Free Clinic (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus…
In uncertain times, Salem cellist turns to music for connection
Joseph Harchanko filmed himself playing cello at the Oregon State Capitol State Park on Sunday. (Ron Cooper/Special to Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions starting at $5…
Salem declares state of emergency, bans loitering on sidewalks and allows city camping
The Salem City Council declared a state of emergency on March 17, a move that will prohibit people from loitering on public property. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus…
Salem restaurants, bars lay off workers after dining-in ban takes effect
People shop in downtown Salem in the winter. (Caleb Wolfe/Special to Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions starting at $5 a month help support this. Birthday celebrations,…
Marion County declares state of emergency due to COVID-19
Marion County Courthouse. (Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions help support this. Marion County declared a state of emergency Monday to address the spread…
Salem Public Library closes
The Salem Public Library reopens at its Broadway location on Feb. 18. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions help support this. The Salem Public Library and…
Salem young professional opens the way for women through financial advice
Brenna Baucum. (Courtesy/Brenna Baucum) When a camera crew approached Brenna Baucum, she knew what they intended before they said anything. “I know what this is,” Baucum exclaimed as a group of people filed into Bentley’s Grill, boom mic and cameras…
Cherriots tells riders to expect service disruptions
Cherriots said its focused on keeping its core network running after experiencing staffing shortages because of coronavirus closures. (Courtesy/Cherriots) For now, Salem’s transit service is running all of its bus routes, but Cherriots warned riders there could be route closures…
Salem shuts down senior center, library event in wake of public gathering decree
NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions help support this. Salem is closing its city-run senior center, Center 50+, for the next 30 days starting Monday, March 16. Center 50+…
Salem providers working to keep coronavirus away from homeless residents
The sign at The ARCHES Project. (Anthony McGuire/Special to Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions help support this. Ted Messer rides around Salem on his bike with…