Category City News
COLUMN: Counselor can help explore Medicare options when moving
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.
Holiday season is make or break for downtown Salem’s retail “tiny businesses”
Higher operating costs, inflation, price sensitivity and the allure of online shopping make running a retail business more challenging than ever.
Cutting Salem gun violence will take shift in police tactics, researchers say
Local officials are scheduled to get a public briefing Monday on a new report outlining escalating gun violence in Salem. Researchers recommended focused community intervention on those most at risk to be shooters or gunshot victims.
Indoor showers, more space for families coming to Salem micro shelter site
A warehouse renovation will add space for 32 parents and children to sleep at Church at the Park’s family micro shelter site in northeast Salem.
City considers appeal, better training in wake of $3 million verdict
The city of Salem would have to pay at least $1 million out its budget to satisfy a judgment awarded to a Salem man who jurors concluded was subjected to excessive force. The city is considering appealing the recent verdict.
Marion County opens new $16.5 million Health and Human Services building
Marion County officials say a newly built Health and Human Services building is a one-time investment that could help save hundreds of thousands in annual costs for space currently leased in offices scattered throughout Salem.
Gonzalez gathers with residents to hear issues, priorities
A Tuesday, Nov. 14, town hall with Councilor Jose Gonzalez, Ward 5, drew a small but engaged crowd of residents. The conversation focused on revenue options for the city and his priorities for northeast Salem.
Oregon legislators journey to Denmark with costs picked up by special interests
SPECIAL REPORT: Legislators head to Denmark to learn about energy efficiency in the company of utility lobbyists and executives. Only one took notes and another plagiarized the agenda in reporting on the trip.
Key findings from the city’s gun violence report
Researchers combed through Salem Police Department reports and statistics to produce a picture of shootings in the city.