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City releases 3 million gallons of sewage into Willamette River due to rainstorm
Heavy rainfall caused groundwater to enter the sewer system, resulting in a release to prevent overload, the city of Salem said.
COLUMN: A closer look at food inflation
Columnist Pamela Ferrara looks at why food prices rose so much over the past two years, and what might be ahead for Salem shoppers.
Salem Public Library to close Sunday, reduce hours starting in January
Amid looming budget cuts and short staffing, the Salem Public Library will close on Sundays and reduce hours at the main branch. The West Salem Branch will only be open two days a week.
UPDATE: City to support affordable housing development at former Salem General Hospital
During their Monday, Dec. 4, meeting, the Salem City Council discussed plans for the upcoming revenue task force and approved floodplain management plans.
Early child care shortages in Oregon costing parents jobs, survey finds
More than 40% of parents responding to a Portland State University survey said they or their partner quit, declined or changed jobs due to child care challenges.
Shopping in Salem – where to go for unique local gifts this season
Salem's local retailers can fill just about any holiday gift need. Salem Reporter asked merchants what they had. You can find everything from colored pencils to Elsinore Theatre gift certificates.
Salem food producers open new winter market at 45th Parallel building
A new indoor winter farmers market is intended to give local farmers and food producers a place to sell during the off-season. It runs Saturdays through the end of February.
Salem reports sewage spill into Clark Creek
About 265 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the creek in southeast Salem Thursday afternoon.
Salem under flood watch through Tuesday as streams expected to rise rapidly
With days of rain ahead, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Salem. Three sandbag stations are now open across the city.