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Prestigious international program has city leaders digging deep into public safety
After months of virtual classes, seven representatives from Salem’s government, nonprofits and community will be taking a trip to Harvard to learn how to better collaborate to address public safety issues in Salem, starting with how to define the problem. The trip and program is fully funded by the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
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Army Corps shortens timeline expected for Detroit Lake drawdown
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it will hold Detroit Lake at a lower level for two weeks later this year, an action that could force the city of Salem to rely on backup drinking water sources.
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Soraida Cross, Keizer city councilor, admits ethics violation, faces fine
Keizer City Councilor Soraida Cross has conceded she illegally used her public position to try evading a criminal citation, but claimed she didn't intend to violate state law.
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Acclaimed Salem architecture firm passes the torch from father to son
For 15 years, Nathan and Forrest Good have navigated changes in technology and the climate together through their architectural work at Nathan Good Architects. The younger Good, Forrest, has now taken on ownership of his dad’s award-winning firm.
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Another top manager at Oregon State Hospital resigns
Dr. Morgyn Beckman, the state hospital’s director of forensic evaluation services, resigned on Feb. 19, citing an “exponentially increasing workload” due to a new law passed by the Oregon Legislature as well as “near constant scrutiny” on her unit due to federal court oversight of the hospital.
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Updates on Willamette baseball field renovations, food share move, Dollar General warehouse
Renovations are nearly complete on Willamette University's baseball field, which will also be used by local schools.
Salem Reporter is returning to that and other past stories this month to provide brief updates.
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Common rental barriers are keeping a Salem family homeless
Despite having a federal housing voucher that guarantees they can pay rent, Misty Blades, her daughter and caregiver can’t get their foot in the door of a new home. They’re facing the same challenges which are keeping dozens of families from finding a place to live before their coveted vouchers expire.
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Salem Health, Santiam Hospital host local town hall on merger
Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics will have a town hall about their proposed merger in Salem Tuesday, March 3, at 4:30 p.m at the Salem Public Library. People can submit questions for CEOs of both hospital systems ahead of the event.
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Oregon Legislature passes bill expanding options to treat allergic reactions in schools
A Lake Oswego teen's advocacy prompted state lawmakers to unanimously approve a law giving schools the ability to stock epinephrine in forms like nasal spray - not just EpiPens.
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