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Covid weekly report for March 17: Cases decrease again
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
Judge’s ruling could erase $1 million city payout to protester injured by officer
A federal judge ruled on Friday that a Salem police officer didn’t violate a clearly established right when he shot a woman with rubber bullets.
City council rejects motion to explore term limits for neighborhood association leaders
After hearing from neighborhood associations opposed to the motion, the counsel opted not to explore term limits for neighborhood association leaders. Councilor Julie Hoy, who presented the motion, said she’s glad it got people talking.
Former hotel turned homeless shelter will house nearly 100 by summer
An influx of state funding will cover two years of shelter operations and the purchase of the former Capital Inn & Suites in Northeast Salem, which the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency bought on Wednesday.
Salem housing complex aiming to serve veterans gets city funding
Nonprofits that serve Salem's neediest and victims are getting a boost from city grants. Two housing projects also win funding from the city of Salem, including one providing help with down payments.
SAIF leader gets $200,000 bonus as board catches up to industry rates
After a national salary review, the board of SAIF Corp. voted to give its president a pay raise and a bonus to put him closer to industry averages.
Covid weekly report for March 10: Local cases increase
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Council to hear motion on term limits for neighborhood association board chairs
The Salem City Council meets Monday, March 13, to consider the potential for denser housing in the South Central neighborhood, state funding for a homeless navigation center and advancing parking reform.
Salem-area unemployment rate up again in January
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 4.5% in December to 4.6% in January, according to state Employment Department data. The rate remains low by historical standards for Salem.