Category City News
Salem gets its first psilocybin service center
A new psilocybin service center, the first for Salem, is now operating at 2585 State Street, and its new owners are working on opening a second location on Southeast Commercial Street.
Oregon lawmakers begin work on transportation package focused on maintaining roads
Oregon lawmakers are planning the next likely multi-billion transportation package, focused on maintaining existing roads.
Appeals court ruling allows hospitals’ mental health lawsuit against Oregon to continue
Four Oregon hospital systems are suing the state, alleging the health authority is failing to provide adequate care for people with mental health needs.
Oregon State Hospital plans changes to prevent deaths like one in April
State hospital staff will check patients immediately upon arrival and ensure life-saving medical equipment is properly maintained, according to a plan submitted to federal regulators.
COLUMN: Better data on gig workers needed to inform policy
Data on gig workers varies wildly, but Salem has tens of thousands of people working jobs like food delivery or running errands, columnist Pamela Ferrara writes.
Progressives to hold slight majority on new Salem City Council
Even with the one council race undecided and another too close to call, Salem voters are keeping a progressive city council.
Seniors get a safe haven in Salem’s new affordable cottage community
On Thursday, United Way held a grand opening ceremony for phase one of its Cottages United development, which will rent one-bedroom cottages to seniors for $500 a month. The first residents will move in over the weekend.
Study: Oregonians with addiction and mental health problems face difficulty finding care
Many Oregon providers don’t integrate treatment for both mental illness and drug addiction in their practice, according to a state study.
Salem glass plant closes, laying off 37 workers
Vitro Architectural Glass will end production June 28 after almost 30 years operating in Salem’s Fairview area.