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Cherriots receives $3 million federal grant for long-delayed south Salem transit center
Cherriots General Manager Allan Pollock said the transit district is still negotiating to acquire land for the South Salem Transit Center and estimated completion to be at least two years out.
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Downtown Salem drop-in center for at-risk youth closes after funding cuts
The Salem Drop, a youth drop-in center offering a safe after-school space and access mental health support and other resources closed mid-February due to funding cuts. Its primary funder, health insurer PacificSource, pointed to financial challenges as the reason for the decision.
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Salem councilors support law change so they can talk outside of public view
Salem city councilors approved council legislative priorities Monday which include a bill that would change prohibitions within state public meetings law against serial communications.
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CITY MEETING: Salem city councilors approve funding for new opioid treatment program
Excerpt: Salem city councilors on Monday authorized the use of $250,000 in opioid settlement funding for an opioid treatment and recovery program at Redwood Crossings. Councilors also authorized legislative priorities for 2026 and got updated on the deep drawdown of the Detroit Reservoir.
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United Way plans to add affordable cottages with a state boost
With around 250 people on a waitlist for 10 cottage-style homes, the United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is in the process of securing state funding to add more space for seniors on fixed incomes.
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After slow fall Covid shot rollout, Oregon moves to bolster public health officials’ authority
Senate Bill 1598, which cleared the Senate in a party-line vote Thursday, Feb. 19, would empower Oregon’s public health officer to issue standing orders for vaccines in alignment with “evidence-based guidance” and recommendations from professional medical organizations. The bill would require health insurers to cover those recommended vaccines.
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CITY MEETING: Salem city councilors to consider authorizing new opioid treatment program
Salem city councilors on Monday will consider authorizing the use of $250,000 in opioid settlement funding for an opioid treatment and recovery program at Redwood Crossings. Councilors will also get updated on the deep drawdown of the Detroit Reservoir.
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Salem residents are starting to feel safer, view the city as more livable, survey finds
A survey conducted this month showed overall improvements in residents’ perceptions of safety and livability. The results come after the city began a pilot program in January aimed at improving cleanliness and mitigating issues associated with unsheltered homelessness downtown and in northeast Salem.
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City tests security robots in Salem parking garage
The city deployed security robots in the Pringle Parkade in downtown Salem at the start of February for a two-month trial. The three robots can engage with people through questions, beeps and digital sunglasses.
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