Category City News
City gets new fire chief as Niblock retires after a 20-year career in Salem
Salem’s longtime fire chief, Mike Niblock, will retire on Sept. 20. Stepping up to take his place is Dave Gerboth, assistant fire chief at the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Church at the Park to expand adult micro shelter site
Salem’s oldest micro shelter site, Village of Hope, plans to soon add 40 beds and pave sidewalks to accommodate unsheltered people over age 55 in Salem.
Oregon may pay out $1 billion kicker in 2026 as tax revenues come in higher than expected
Oregon's tax revenues continue to exceed forecasters' expectations, but the future is especially uncertain, economists caution.
U.S. Small Business Administration leader highlights growing Salem businesses during tour
Don Froylan recently expanded cheese production and is planning a new addition to its northeast Salem creamery. U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas and Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Guzman visited Tuesday as part of a local tour.
Council advances plan to poll community on possible property tax increase
Salem city councilors unanimously voted to authorize the city manager’s office to poll likely voters. The plan also calls for a performance audit to find ways to save money on city services.
Simonka Place renovation will add space for 11 homeless women, children
Renovations to the Simonka Place women’s shelter will add more space and repair a deteriorating building. Marion County approved $1.4 million in federal funds for the project earlier this month.
Federal inspectors flag problems in 2 deaths at Oregon State Hospital
After investigating, federal inspectors found Oregon's state-run psychiatric hospital could have done more to prevent two patient deaths.
COLUMN: Grace and lingering questions as teenager sentenced for murdering homeless man
Columnist and homeless advocate Lynelle Wilcox reflects on sitting through a teenager's sentencing hearing after he admitted to beating a homeless Salem man to death.
After listening for months, city sets to work on anti-violence strategy
With the conclusion of the city’s Community Violence Reduction Initiative listening sessions, city officials say they are hiring a coordinator. The position is seen as vital to turn ideas into action to reduce gun violence in Salem.