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Two more measles cases confirmed from Marion County exposure
Salem Hospital (Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) Measles in Marion County led to the diagnoses of two more cases in Multnomah and Clackamas counties, health officials announced Friday afternoon. Oregon Health Authority said both cases stem from an outbreak that…
Downtown micro-apartments seek tax break from Salem City Council to tamp rent
The former site of McMahan’s Furniture & Appliances, where Koz Development is proposing a complex of micro-apartments. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Salem’s elected leaders on Monday will face two decisions that could impact the city’s stock of affordable apartments. First, acting…
Salem lawyer threatens lawsuit claiming stormwater, streetlight fees unconstitutional
Salem City Hall, pictured last summer. (Salem Reporter files) A Salem-based law firm has threatened to sue the city of Salem for charging fees it alleges are unconstitutional to property owners. James Vick, a partner at Glantz Law Group in…
Oregon winemakers push bills to clamp down on out-of-state competition
Staff at Willamette Valley Vineyards, based in Turner, move barrels of wine in fall of last year. Winery owner Jim Bernau has been a vocal leader in proposing new legislation to clamp down on out-of-state wineries. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Update:…
Raw sewage spilled into Claggett Creek
The lobby of Salem City Hall. (Salem Reporter files) Raw sewage spilled into Claggett Creek in Northeast Salem, the city of Salem announced Friday afternoon. The city said in its press release that it does not know how much sewage…
Salem buys time to find funding for sobering center as construction starts
The sign at The ARCHES Project, the organization that will house the upcoming sobering center and an expanded day center. Construction started this week. (Anthony McGuire/Special to Salem Reporter) The city of Salem is spending more money than initially planned…
Salem records over troubled cop to remain confidential, district attorney rules
A row of Salem Police Department vehicles parked at Salem City Hall pictured in the winter. (Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) For four months, a Salem Police Department officer was assigned to stay home with pay because his superiors weren’t…
Ex-Salem police officer indicted on more theft charges, computer crime
Thayres, in red, volunteered as a cadet adviser while in Gulfport, Fla. Thayres was hired by Salem Police Department in 2014. (Courtesy of Seth Thayres) Former Salem police officer Seth Thayres was indicted Tuesday for new crimes that started within…
Rotary Club of Salem picks contractor for amphitheater named for Gerry Frank
A rendering of the Gerry Frank Salem Rotary Amphitheater, slated to be built at Riverfront Park. (Courtesy of the Rotary Club of Salem) A proposed amphitheater at Riverfront Park, named after prominent Salem resident Gerry Frank, has its contractor. The…
AGENDA: Marion County Commission could finalize deal to fund deputies in east Salem
The Marion County Commission on Wednesday could put the final touches on a plan that funds 10 police officers in east Salem. An intergovernmental agreement between the county and the East Salem Service District would charge fees to nearly 8,000…