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Homeowners have another chance at state money for mortgage relief
The Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund, which offers aid to homeowners who were impacted financially by the pandemic, will resume accepting applications on Wednesday, March 8.
Covid weekly report for March 3: Cases decrease
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports three newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
Snow in Salem’s forecast through Sunday
The National Weather Service is forecasting possible snow through the weekend, but with little to no buildup.
Decades of Dodge under the Withnell name end, Roberson acquires franchise
One long-time auto dealership family sells out to another as Dodge franchise in Salem shifts. The dealership has been operating out of its south Salem location since 1963.
COLUMN: ‘Quit rates’ climb in low-paying jobs as economy recovers in Salem
THE ECONOMY: A tight labor market has opened the way for those in low-paying jobs to get new positions with better pay. About one in three Salem area workers have seen pay raises in the past year.
Covid weekly report for Feb. 24: Cases decrease locally
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Council to consider developing paid parking plan downtown
Councilors meet Monday, Feb. 27, to consider funding rental assistance and to hear an initiative to designate the Salem Civic Center as a local historic resource.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots rates high in satisfaction survey shows
Thursday’s meeting will include presentations on recent customer and community satisfaction surveys, and a vote on spending for four buses.
Area around Marion Parkade to close for next month
The announcement of the closure on Tuesday drew public criticism for the impact it will have on unsheltered people downtown, as freezing temperatures are expected to reach the area.