Salem Reporter
LISTEN IN: Reporter Saphara Harrell on possible body cams for Salem police
The topic: Police agencies in Oregon are under pressure to reform in the wake of protests. The issue got heightened attention when all members of a special team at the Portland Police Bureau resigned. In Salem, city officials are considering putting…
HEAT WAVE FORECAST: That’s all-time record heat you are feeling, Salem
A woman kayaks with a dog on the Willamette River near Wallace Marine Park on Saturday, June 26 as afternoon temperatures in Salem climbed above 100 degrees (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) UPDATE: A new forecast for Monday is included. So, the…
PHOTOS: Salem turns to river, ice cream to cool off in face of record heat
Adam Frey splashes Oliver the dog with water as the two float in an inflatable kayak at Wallace Marine Park on Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) People stand in the shade of the Marion Street Bridge in Wallace…
LISTEN IN: Reporter Jake Thomas on what money is available to help renters, landlords
The topic: Deadlines loom for tenants and landlords to get state financial help to catch up on past-due rent. There also is help with unpaid utility bills. Today’s guest: Jake Thomas, Salem Reporter’s business and state government reporter. Our media partnership: Salem Reporter…
PHOTOS: Salem artists paint graffiti murals to support vaccination efforts
Graffiti artist Eric Tautkus paints a mural Saturday, June 19 at the state fairgrounds in Salem (Courtesy/Salem Health) Murals created Saturday by two Salem graffiti artists to promote Covid vaccination are now on display outside the state fairgrounds. Artists Eric…
ON THE AIR: Rachel Alexander goes deep on new school start times
The topic: Salem-Keizer schools flipped school start times for the fall, with elementary schools starting class earlier, and older students later in the day. Plus, the Awesome 3000 takes a break for 2021. Today’s guest: Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter’s managing editor and…
ON THE AIR: Reporter Saphara Harrell tackles the topic of Salem climate change
The topic: Rob Romanek of the city of Salem joins the program to talk about work in the community about climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This involves a large community committee to discuss ideas for local efforts. Today’s guest: Saphara…
ON THE AIR: Jake Thomas discusses the history of Oregon’s wine industry, state hospital staffing
The topic: A new exhibit at Willamette Heritage Center delves into the history of Oregon wine. Jake Thomas walks through how a local industry rebuilt after Prohibition into an economic juggernaut, and explains the latest with Oregon State Hospital’s staffing…
ON THE AIR: Saphara Harrell discusses where Salem will put 60,000 people
The topic: Salem city officials are digesting citizen responses to plans to upgrade the city’s key planning document. That could mean a new look for a variety of neighborhoods around Salem. Today’s guest: Saphara Harrell, Salem Reporter’s local government and…
ON THE AIR: Jake Thomas explores the saga of state Rep. Mike Nearman
The topic: Developments have been coming fast this week for the Republican legislator serving the Independence area – state Rep. Mike Nearman. Already facing criminal charges, he now faces rejection by his own Republican colleagues. Today’s guest: Jake Thomas, Salem…