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Gilbert House employees protest workplace conditions amid resignations, firings
On April 19, employees at the children’s museum walked out after the assistant director was fired, causing the museum to close for the day. Museum management said claims of harassment and retaliation are unsubstantiated.
Oregon House passes sweeping bill to guarantee access to abortion, gender-affirming care
The bill stands in opposition to legislation in Republican-led states blocking access and criminalizing care.
Clackamas County deputy charged with sexually abusing child in Salem
Cenobio Jauregui, 37, is accused of repeatedly molesting a child under 14. He was previously a corrections officer at the Oregon State Penitentiary, where he was promoted to corporal in 2021.
Eight Salemites nominated to oversee transit, state library, worker’s comp
Gov. Tina Kotek announced a slate of appointments to state boards and the governing body overseeing Cherriots.
VOTE 2023: What’s on your ballot for the May 16 election in Salem?
As a new superintendent takes office, voters will decide three new board directors to help lead the Salem-Keizer School District. We compiled a guide to help you be sure your vote counts in this election.
COLUMN: Salem sees better pandemic jobs recovery than other Oregon cities
Salem's heavy employment in state government meant fewer lost jobs in 2020 - but hospitality and health care jobs still haven't recovered to pre-pandemic levels, columnist Pamela Ferrara writes.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots board to vote on electric bus purchase, expanded security services
The Salem Area Mass Transit District Board meets Thursday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m.
Power line accident delays Salem affordable housing project opening
An Oregon State Hospital nursing building remodeled into 52 affordable apartments may open around two weeks late after power to Yaquina Hall was shut off on April 17.
Plant sale this weekend will help pay for new Bush’s Pasture Park garden
A long-ignored part of Bush's Pasture Park is going to get a makeover with a new garden of native plants, walkways and seating area. A plant sale on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, will help pay the cost.