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Salem blood cancer patients, caregivers launch support group
A new monthly peer support group will give hematologic cancer patients and caregivers a community to talk about mental health challenges and navigating treatment.
Salem man loses life attempting Willamette River rescue
Derik Morganstern watched a woman jump off the Union Street Bridge into the water below. The lifelong Salemite and resident of the Wallace Marine Park encampment did not hesitate to jump in and help. She survived. He didn’t.
Salem welcomes new apartments for survivors of domestic violence
HOPE Plaza will offer 20 apartments in downtown Salem for survivors of domestic violence, stalking and human trafficking. A ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 16, celebrated the community members who made the project happen.
Library advocates push for property tax increase to restore Salem library hours
Fund Our Libraries Now, a local Salem group working to get a local option levy on the May 2025 ballot to help support the public library system, floats three possible scenarios for city council to consider
Cherriots launches electric buses to drive route along NE Lancaster
Cherriots will start operating new electric buses in September after several years of raising funding and support from government officials. Sen. Jeff Merkley joined Cherriots officials for a ribbon cutting launching the buses on Wednesday.
Rep. Salinas pitches farmworker relief bill to her district’s agricultural community
U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, is backing a bill that would provide assistance to farmworkers when natural disasters limit their ability to earn a living.
Oregon legislative Democrats join governor, Republicans in opposing rebate ballot measure
Measure 118 would hike taxes on corporations to send checks to all Oregonians.
Meet the Salemites who will guide library services, review police
City councilors appointed new members to city police review and library advisory boards Monday.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Community gatherings, art in parks, more happening in Salem neighborhoods in August
Volunteers installed panels for a new mural at Northgate Park, and neighbors gathered across Salem for National Night Out.