Salem Reporter
ON THE AIR: State sweeps Market Street camps, plus a new preschool plan for the YMCA
The topic: The Oregon Department of Transportation’s swept homeless camps along Market Street and Salem Parkway starting July 19. Reporter Rachel Alexander explains why the state is acting now and what the city and social service agencies are doing in response.…
ON THE AIR: A protest goes awry, and a big name hotel comes to Salem
The topic: A routine protest at Salem’s Planned Parenthood turned ugly recently, with Proud Boys and antifa elements clashing. What’s behind the melee? And downtown Salem is getting a new brand name hotel, signaling continued confidence in Salem’s core. Today’s…
LISTEN IN: How a freshman legislator tackled health care affordability
The topic: Salem’s freshman Sen. Deb Patterson caught the attention of veteran legislators after an ambitious 2021 session focused on health care affordability. Plus, the reopening of Salem’s library. Today’s guest: Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter’s managing editor and education reporter. Our media…
LISTEN IN: Reporter Saphara Harrell discusses heat wave deaths
The topic: Authorities believe more than a dozen people in Marion County died from causes related to the heat wave between June 26 and 28, when temperatures in Salem reached a record high: a scorching 117 degrees. Across Oregon the death…
Police shoot, kill man at domestic call; two die at Salem cantina shooting early Saturday
A shooting at a bar and a domestic call overnight Friday left three people dead, including one shot by police, the Salem Police Department reported early Saturday morning. Few details were released about either incident, including any information about those…
LISTEN: How workplace rules play into Salem’s heat wave
The topic: Details are emerging about local deaths that authorities blame on the high temperatures. State officials are urging greater care to limit exposure to those working outdoors. Today’s guest: Rachel Alexander, Salem reporter’s managing editor. Our media partnership: Salem Reporter is teaming…
LISTEN IN: What a boost in minimum wage could mean for Salem’s economy
The topic: The minimum wage is going up in the Salem area at a time when businesses are struggling to find all the help they need. The boost in pay will ripple through the local economy. Today’s guest: Jake Thomas, Salem Reporter’s…
LISTEN IN: Reporter Saphara Harrell discusses fire risks as Salem celebrates the Fourth
The topic: Salem hasn’t banned fireworks as other communities. The long spell of hot, dry weather leaves officials worried about risk for fast-spreading fires. A fireworks show i is planned at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer. Today’s guest: Saphara Harrell, Salem Reporter’s local…
ON THE AIR: Managing Editor Rachel Alexander tells how Salem murder leads to park improvement
The topic: Northgate Park gets a fresh life and the Salem-Keizer School Board welcomes some local teen talent. Today’s guest: Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter’s managing editor and education reporter. Our media partnership: Salem Reporter is teaming up with KMWV 98.3 FM for weekday…
LISTEN IN: Reporter Saphara Harrell discusses the sale of Salem’s sternwheeler
The topic: The sternwheeler berthed on the Willamette River in Salem, a venue for all types of events, is up for sale. Why? And what’s behind this record-setting heat in Salem? Today’s guest: Saphara Harrell, Salem Reporter’s local government and breaking news…