Category City News
Kotek says no to Salem tribal casino
The Siletz tribe is awaiting federal approval for a long-planned casino in northeast Salem, but Oregon’s new governor said she won’t sign off on the project.
Committee considers fees, taxes in effort to balance 2024 Salem budget
Salem’s Citizen Budget Committee meets Wednesday, April 19, to consider the proposed 2024 budget. Most city councilors were mum in response to Salem Reporter’s questions about the choices ahead.
PHOTOS: First blooms of spring delight visitors at Gaiety Hollow
Spring may be a bit slow in arriving, but the flowering trees and the first brave bulbs were putting on a beautiful show for the attendees of the first Lord and Schryver open garden tour Saturday.
Covid weekly report for April 14: Slight increase in local cases
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports two newly identified deaths of a local resident with Covid.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: City to consider pursuing grant for 360-acre wildlife habitat
The Salem City Council meets Monday, April 10, to consider commercial airline agreements, federal housing funds and appointments to various commissions.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: City Council to consider agreements with unnamed commercial airline
Salem travelers may once again have a way to fly south without first heading to Portland as city councilors consider new deals to restore commercial air service.
Retired senator, volunteers among Salem award recipients
The annual First Citizens banquet takes place Saturday, April 8, at the Salem Convention Center. Winners of in several categories are nominated for improving Salemites’ lives through business, volunteering and philanthropy.
Covid weekly report for April 7: Cases, hospitalizations sharply decrease
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports one newly identified death of a local resident with Covid.
Affordable housing project to open May 1 after years of delays, cost spikes
The former nursing building at the Oregon State Hospital has been remodeled into 52 affordable apartments, with 20 set aside for people with serious and persistent mental illness.