Category City News
Final piece of $376 million Oregon housing package clears Legislature
The legislature is giving grants to Burns, McMinnville, Amity and Toledo and infrastructure projects to help add homes in small cities.
What to know about Salem’s housing, rental markets in 2024
Average asking rents in the Salem area have increased 22% in five years, and the city ranks among the worst in the U.S. for the affordability of buying a house.
“The kid died in my lap”: witnesses describe tragedy, mayhem as 3 shot in Bush’s Pasture Park
Neighbors were walking their dogs at Bush’s Pasture Park Thursday afternoon when they heard gunfire and screams. Witnesses who rushed to help said a young man died as they were checking his pulse.
Oregon Legislature allocates millions for adult addiction, stumbles on funding for children
Oregon lawmakers failed to put nearly $18 million into school-based health centers that provide drug and mental health counseling among other services.
Bill cracking down on Oregon child labor laws heads to Gov. Kotek
Republican critiques of increased penalties for child labor violations failed to slow momentum in the Legislature.
Who’s filed to run for Salem, county offices as deadline approaches
Voters have a chance to elect a majority of the Salem City Council during the May 21 primary election.
Salem Center mall sells to local owners
Salem Center’s new owners say they want to invest in the property and recruit a mix of local and national tenants to meet community needs, which could include a grocery store, entertainment or local restaurants.
Loaded with hand warmers, dog treats and medicine, new van helps Salemites in need
The outreach team at Northwest Human Services has been treating wounds and infections in Salem’s homeless communities out of backpacks for nearly five years. With a new van, they’ll be able to help more people, faster and with more dignity for their patients.
‘Right to repair’ bill passes Legislature, heads to Gov. Kotek
A recently-passed bill would make it easier for individuals to fix their electronic gear themselves or to take it to an independent shop