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Community gun violence meeting Friday to focus on impact to Salem’s homeless community
A public forum on Friday, July 19, will ask community members to share their concerns and experiences with gun violence in Salem. The event, part of the city’s Community Violence Reduction Initiative, will focus on how the issue impacts families and Salem’s unsheltered community.
Salem issues burn ban through Wednesday as fire danger high
Salem fire officials on Tuesday afternoon issued a complete burn ban for the city, saying possible thunderstorms combined with dry conditions and gusting winds mean fires can spread rapidly. The ban is in effect through noon Wednesday, when fire officials will reevaluate conditions. “We’re praying…
Peter Courtney, longtime Senate president who advocated for Salem, dies at 81
Peter Courtney, the longest-serving legislator in state history, died Tuesday of complications from cancer at 81. He was a champion of Salem's YMCA and other projects around the city.
Oregon State Police investigating flow of harmful drugs to Oregon State Hospital patients
Two patients in Oregon's state-run psychiatric hospital tested positive for drugs officials suspect arrived in the mail.
BUILDING SALEM: Dental office breaking ground on site of former Kwan’s Restaurant
A three-story medical and office building will house an expanded Hunsaker Dental when it opens in 2025.
Oregon Health Authority needs more language and behavioral health services, report says
The Oregon Health Authority’s Ombuds program is concerned about the lack of care in languages other than English and gaps in mental health and addiction treatment for Oregonians enrolled in Medicaid.
2 unvaccinated Marion County children confirmed to have measles
Two recent measles cases in Marion County are not connected to each other, or to local cases confirmed in mid-June, health authorities said.
Salem’s sidewalks, roads and parks are in for some upgrades
Six parks around Salem are getting playground equipment upgrades in the next two years, while others will have new or improved athletic courts.
OHSU study finds benefits of using telehealth to help treat opioid addiction
Patients said video visits gave them a greater sense of autonomy and control over their addiction treatment.