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YOUR GOVERNMENT: City considers grant application for Geer Park improvements
The city is also eyeing a mini street sweeper, and will consider a new resident commissioner for the Salem Housing Authority.
Judge wipes out $1 million city payout to protester injured by officer
The lawsuit’s dismissal comes two weeks after the federal judge ruled that a Salem police officer didn’t violate a clearly established right when he shot a woman with rubber bullets.
Covid weekly report for March 24: Cases decrease a second week
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots to consider updating travel policy for directors
The Salem Area Mass Transit District plans to increase route service in early May as its board considers tighter policies for its members.
Morning snow forecasted through Sunday
The National Weather Service is forecasting a snowy weekend beginning Friday morning, with little to no buildup expected.
COLUMN: Workers with disabilities a ready pool for Salem employers
While the labor market is tight in Salem and elsewhere, one class of workers is underemployed. A look at how workers with disabilities are far underrepresented in today's labor market.
Excerpts from Mayor Hoy’s State of the City speech
Mayor Chris Hoy's first State of the City speech addressed housing and shelter programs, airport investment and policing.
Hoy presses optimism, urges community to overcome political divides
In his first State of the City speech, Salem Mayor Chris Hoy spoke of new beginnings and listed the city’s efforts in addressing homelessness, housing and public safety.
$40,000 in city grants awarded to 7 Salem parks
The funding will replace a walking path wrecked by a fallen tree, develop a mural, add seating and more.