Category City News
Covid weekly report for Feb. 3: Cases up in Marion, Polk counties
Reports of new Covid cases increased statewide and in Marion and Polk Counties this week. In December, Gov. Kate Brown issued several executive orders intended to provide more resources to health care facilities amid a sustained surge of Covid, flu and RSV cases. HOSPITAL CAPACITY…
UPDATE: Police find teen reported missing
Salem police said early Thursday evening that officers had found a woman who was previously reported missing.
Salem-area unemployment rate continues steady rise in December
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 4.3% in November to 4.5% in December, according to state Employment Department data. That figure remains low by historical standards for Salem.
Overtime firefighters continue to fill in for Falck
The Salem Fire Department will continue to operate an ambulance until Falck can hire enough staff to meet emergency demand in the city. The cost will be covered through patient fees, according to the budget.
City to describe major parking reforms in forum for the community
The city is considering getting rid of its parking mandates, which dictate the number of parking spaces that must go with new buildings. The city’s open house to provide information on the topic will start at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31.
State revokes former deputy’s certification over dishonesty, misconduct
Then-Deputy Jerry Wollenschlaeger was charged in 2019 for $12 in play left on a lottery machine by a patron who had stepped away, according to the state’s police licensing agency. A judge dropped the charge following a $1,500 civil compromise.
Covid weekly report for Jan. 27: Cases and hospitalizations decrease locally
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports ten newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
Salem vet charged with DUI, hit-and-run after striking pedestrian with car
Before his Saturday arrest, Eric Webb, 49, had pleaded guilty to driving under the influence seven times in Oregon.
AGENDA: Cherriots considers lowering fares, plans for e-fare
On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Cherriots board will discuss proposals to lower fare on its regional and 1X routes and move to a cashless fare system.