Category City News
BOBBY’S CHOICES: Read Salem Reporter’s full series on the life of a struggling teen trapped in violence
In the spring of 2022, downtown Salem was shaken by two shootings. A Salem police effort to later arrest the suspect turned deadly as 16-year-old Bobby Brown fired rounds, believing rival gang members were shooting at him. Salem Reporter dug into the teen's life and death in a three-part series.
RAM Restaurant & Brewery abruptly closes, searches for new location
After 52 years, the RAM Restaurant & Brewery at 515 12th St. S.E. closed its doors Tuesday, but the restaurant’s owners said they are looking for a new location.
Thousands of Providence nurses striking this week at six Oregon hospitals
Contract negotiations between the Oregon Nurses Association and Providence Health & Services have stalled over issues of pay and affordable health insurance.
Shane Matthews clinches Ward 3 council seat by 42 votes
Salem’s closest and spendiest city council race concluded Monday evening. Realtor Shane Matthews secured a close win, beating Nathan Soltz, a legislative chief of staff and member of the Morningside Neighborhood Association board.
COLUMN: How to avoid costly overinsurance with Medicare
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
Health officials confirm three measles cases with links to Marion County
Three people are confirmed to have measles cases connected to Marion County, according to the Oregon Health Authority and Marion County Health & Human Services
Oregon still fixing state employee payroll system after problems last year
State auditors could not get complete information from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services about the $21 million state payroll system which had an error-laden rollout last year.
Salem will continue youth, homeless outreach programs using opioid settlement money
Three city jobs that were slated for cuts will be retained into 2025 thanks to money from a settlement from a class action lawsuit against opioid retailers and manufacturers.
Salem history moment: Elsinore builder was a man who infused art into his life
George Guthrie spared no expense constructing Salem's Elsinore Theatre almost a century ago, incorporating Gothic architecture and Tudor interior designs.