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UPDATE: Cherriots adds new route connecting south Salem to Amazon center
Starting May 5, a new bus route will cut an hour off the commute time between Southeast Commercial Street and the Southeast Mill Creek area.
Donated home gives Salem family much-needed stability
A Salem family of five evicted during the pandemic has a new home to get back on their feet after almost two years of couchsurfing. Clayton Homes donated the house to Family Promise.
COLUMN: Diverse manufacturing has kept Salem’s economy strong
For decades, no one private sector has dominated the economy in Marion County. That's made it easier for the region to weather economic downturns, columnist Pamela Ferrara writes.
Salem community shares overwhelming support for the library amid budget cut talks
During the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 25, teens, librarians and community members said they did not want to see deep cuts to the Salem Public Library.
Vast majority of city council say they won’t close the library
Seven of nine Salem city councilors told Salem Reporter they would not vote for a city budget that closed the Salem Public Library, while two didn’t respond. But most said cuts will likely be needed.
COLUMN: Oregon’s most common Medicare questions, answered
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.
UPDATE: Councilors approve public takeover of Salem’s ambulance service
During their meeting on Monday, March 25, city councilors approved the fire department’s takeover of citywide ambulance operations from Falck beginning in 2025.
Most Oregonians keep their Medicaid benefits as state unwinds pandemic-era protections
More than 1 million low-income Oregonians will continue to receive free health care benefits through the Oregon Health Plan.
Library will not shut down, city says, but more cuts on the table
Salem city leaders are preparing a budget that would further cut services at the Salem Public Library and Center 50+ without closing either. The city’s budget committee will continue to debate the proposed cuts until May 8, when they will make a recommendation to the City Council.