Troy Brynelson - Salem Reporter
Sexual discrimination complaints against city of Salem dismissed
Two complaints of sexual harassment and discrimination at the city of Salem have been dismissed by the state Bureau of Labor and Industries. Earlier this year, Permit Technician Casey Levy and Plans Examiner Deirdrie Wade complained they witnessed or were…
Salem Housing Authority to open 35-unit, “housing first” complex by fall
The future home of Redwood Crossings, at 4107 Fisher Road N.E. (Courtesy of Salem Housing Authority) The Salem Housing Authority landed a new property this week to transform into the city’s debut “housing first” facility, set to open by fall.…
Marion County cultural audit underway
Marion County officials say an audit of its workplace culture, stemming in part from sexual harassment allegations that surfaced last fall, is officially underway. Marion County commissioners in early March gave the contract to Clarity Scientific, a Beaverton-based corporation. Costs…
Salem Housing Authority administrator on medical leave
The entrance to Salem Housing Authority, pictured Tuesday. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) The city of Salem department tasked with providing affordable housing for thousands of residents has been without its administrator for nearly two months and is undergoing an organizational shift.…
AGENDA: Marion County Commissioners to consider two new appointments, lease amendment
Correction: A previous version of this article said Marion County is hiring Brian Vincent and Chris Trussell. Both are hired but are being appointed to new designated roles. The Marion County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday will consider two new…
Police: Salem man dead from apparent suicide at Marion County Jail
A Marion County Jail inmate died Sunday after an apparent suicide, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Thomas Denn, 31, was found “unresponsive” inside his jail cell 1 a.m. Saturday morning after what the sheriff’s office called an attempted…
Rising waters close three Salem parks
Update 5:30 p.m.: Five Marion County roads have closed today and will likely remain closed Tuesday, said Public Works Director Brian Nicholas. They can be viewed here. Three city of Salem parks and county roads are closed or will close…
Report: Region spent $100 million last year on services tied to homelessness
The ARCHES Project case worker Ken Houghton, left, and Bob Francis, a volunteer, walk to the homeless camp shortly before its eviction by the city of Salem in January. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Nearly $100 million in public dollars was spent…
Group pushing for commercial air service at Salem Municipal Airport lands grant
A private plane on the runway at Salem Municipal Airport pictured last fall. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Update 6:30 p.m.: This article has been updated with a comment from Tom Hoffert, CEO of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. A group…
Former Oregon State trooper accused of stealing thousands from union
The Marion County Courthouse pictured in the winter. (Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) A former Oregon State Police trooper faces allegations this week of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the Oregon State Police Officers Association, a union representing…