Saphara Harrell - Salem Reporter
A former property manager now helps low-income Salem families find rentals
Salem Housing Authority. Nikki Burdette-Morris’ job can often be like putting the pieces of a puzzle together, trying to make sure the right person finds the right apartment. The landlord navigator for the Salem Housing Authority knows how much each…
As homeless micro-shelter camp falters due to flooding, Salem looks for alternate locations
A row of pallet shelters under construction on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A floodplain not marked on city flood maps killed plans for a managed homeless camp in west Salem – but city leaders said they’re at…
Union representing Marion County workers prevails in labor complaint against county
Marion County Courthouse. (Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) The union representing Marion County employees has prevailed in its unfair labor practice complaint against the county for refusing to allow employees to telecommute since July. On Friday, Oct. 29 the Employment…
Homeless people escaping the cold weather this winter can expect a welcome addition: a ride
Cots inside a warming site at 2640 Portland Road N.E. on Dec. 10, 2020. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) As the colder months are imminent, homeless service provider The ARCHES Project is adding a service to help more homeless people get out…
Long-planned affordable housing project could break ground early next year
The Oregon State Hospital North Campus property, pictured in 2019. A piece of the project would give the city of Salem a former residence hall for nurses to be turned into 52 units of affordable housing. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) After…
Weigh in on future skate park in Geer Park
A rendering of the location of a future skate park in Geer Park. (Courtesy/city of Salem) In a few years Salem could have a new skate park in southeast Salem and the city wants residents to weigh in. A survey…
A place to buy a guitar since 1964, ABC Music Company closes
David Chassman, left, and son-in-law Dan Miles, right, posing in ABC Music Company, which closed earlier this month. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) After nearly 60 years in business, the remnants of ABC Music Company were gone in a single phone call.…
Where to celebrate Halloween in Salem
Libby Tuitt, 7, left, and Addie Casebeer, 6, walk in costume in the Fairmount Hill Neighborhood Parade on Oct. 31, 2020. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Goblins, ghouls and green monsters delight. There are several events to celebrate spooky season in Salem…
A Willamette intern faced pushback trying to find places for homeless people to park overnight
Lorrie Walker and Pamela Watson, volunteers with The ARCHES Project, talk with homeless resident Doug Pendleton at Cascades Gateway Park in 2019. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) For the past month, Jared Garson has tried to find safe parking spaces for people…
Downtown parking fees, support for energy efficiency among possible Salem climate strategies
Gary Weaver, a transit operator with Cherriots, steps off of a freshly cleaned bus on Friday, May 22. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem could begin charging for on-street parking downtown, supporting energy efficiency and weatherization for lower-income households (including renters) and…