Salem Reporter
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Saphara Harrell on why Salem could look a little dressier soon
The topic: The city of Salem is listening to residents who want to push ahead with a local art project – street murals. They could add a little pizzaz to parts of the city and here’s how. Today’s guest: Saphara Harrell,…
ON THE AIR: Rachel Alexander shares another surprising impact for kids of remote learning
The topic: Providing basic dental care to students has been a key to keeping more kids in class. During the pandemic, that school-based care wasn’t possible and now the results are showing up – more decay, diminished habits. Today’s guest: Rachel Alexander,…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Ardeshir Tabrizian on shifts in Salem efforts to corral Covid
The topic: As the omicron variant of Covid spreading rapidly, public officials have been adapting on the fly where they are putting resources and what changes they make in dealing with the virus. Learn how the focus is on those…
ON THE AIR: Rachel Alexander on how local schools are dealing with Covid tracing, notifications
The topic: State and local officials are continuing to take steps to keep students in school and out of remote learning as much as possible. There have been changes in monitoring and notifications related to Covid. Today’s guest: Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter’s…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Saphara Harrell on how to avoid getting scammed with Covid tests
The topic: Hustlers didn’t take long to figure out how to make a buck by peddling coronavirus tests. Officials have tips on how to find a legitimate test and avoid the frauds. Today’s guest: Saphara Harrell, Salem Reporter’s local government reporter.…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Ardeshir Tabrizian on how local homeowners have lost mortgage timeout
The topic: At the end of 2021, the government moratorium barring financiers from foreclosing expired. That means thousands of Salem homeowners face back payments or foreclosure and the loss of their home. Today’s guest: Ardeshir Tabrizian, Salem Reporter’s public safety and…
ON THE AIR: Rachel Alexander on new challenges at Oregon State Hospital
The topic: As in the rest of Oregon, the Oregon State Hospital is experiencing a wave of new coronavirus infections. That’s adding new complexity to trying to care for the state’s mentally ill Oregonians. Today’s guest: Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter’s managing editor.…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Saphara Harrell discusses a controversial mural, progress on tiny homes
The topic: A patriotic mural is generating a lot of attention, and Salem city officials are trying to navigate a solution. Meantime, generous Salem residents have donated thousands to buy tiny homes to care for the houseless population. Today’s guest: Saphara…
River Road reopens following landslide
A landslide on River Road South that happened early on the morning of Dec. 23, 2021. (Courtesy/City of Salem) River Road South reopened Tuesday afternoon following a six-day closure caused by a landslide. “City crews, with the assistance of local…
Temperature easing in Salem but some organizations modify operations for Tuesday
Karen Adams poses with a snow frog she created on Dec. 27, 2021, at her south Salem home on South Hertel Drive South near Browning Avenue. (George Adams photo) A bit more snow could fall in areas of Salem Tuesday…