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With Medicaid review underway, hundreds of callers a day give up on state’s helpline
State officials acknowledge call takers need more training, with at least one telling a member the wrong information – twice.
Long-awaited homeless navigation center opens in Salem with fanfare
The temporary shelter will allow 75 people to get treatment and prepare to move out directly into housing. The navigation center’s longtime future is uncertain as the city hasn't publicly identified funding beyond two years.
Plans revealed to turn shuttered cannery into lively riverfront complex
Up to 900 people could one day be living in apartments planned the now-defunct Truitt Brothers Cannery on Front Street. Developers plan housing, a food hall, brewery and possibly a soccer stadium.
Final day nears as Cooke Stationery prepares to put up ‘Closed’ sign for good
Customers are finding discounts on everything from pens to papers to maps as Cooke Stationery readies to shut down. The last day for the Salem business is Friday, April 28.
New COVID surge expected as health officials urge vulnerable residents to get updated booster
An Oregon Health Authority official expects the virus to stick around, just like influenza.
Salem gets a new deputy manager to oversee community services
Scott Archer has 30 years of experience in local governments, and will oversee a range of services including parks and recreation, the library, Center 50+ and sheltering programs.
Patience pays off with early eagle chick sighting for Salem volunteers
A city monitoring program in its second year relies on 150 citizen scientists to gather data about two bald eagle nests in Salem’s busiest parks.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: City council to hear infrastructure spending update
The Salem City Council meets Monday, April 24, to hear updates from Center 50+ and to consider fees to recover costs at the Salem Municipal Airport.
Salem invited to see archaeology in action at Saturday event
Archaeologists have unearthed a piece of the foundation for an 1841 Methodist parsonage on the Willamette Heritage Center campus.