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Section of Northeast Center Street to close over weekend
Northeast Center Street will close between Northeast Park and Vineyard Avenues on Dec. 10 and 11 for the installation of a sewer line.
Oregon State Hospital faces challenges in push to discharge patients sooner
A federal court order that requires the Oregon State Hospital to discharge patients on tight deadlines sparked concerns in criminal justice system.
Saturday is last chance for Salem’s leaf haul
The Brown’s Island Demolition Landfill will accept leaves from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10.
Amid respiratory infection surge, Salem Hospital diverts ambulances for first time since July
In an effort to address hospital capacity, Salem Hospital has activated its diversion policy 10 times since Thanksgiving weekend. The policy triggers a temporary pause on receiving patients with non-life threatening injuries from ambulances, who are taken to other hospitals.
Holman Hotel plans for January opening, adding lodging option downtown
Business leaders said a second hotel in the downtown core will allow Salem to attract conventions and events currently constrained by a lack of available space for travelers to stay.
Salem police report no arrests after two shot in Winco parking lot
Police say two men were hospitalized after a person fired shots from a vehicle and fled the scene Tuesday night.
State pauses investigation of Salem officer pending court ruling on qualified immunity
A jury in September found an officer used excessive force by shooting a protester with rubber bullets and ordered the city to pay her $1 million. But a judge could nullify that verdict if they determine the officer didn’t violate a clearly established law or constitutional right.
Truck leaves damage on baseball field near South Salem High School
Police say two teens, both 16, were charged with first-degree criminal mischief after riding in a truck around Gilmore Field. The Salem-Keizer School District said Tuesday it was unsure about future impacts to school athletics.
Oregon Health Authority bringing in dozens of contract nurses for children’s hospitals
The 112 nurses and respiratory therapists will help Oregon Health & Science University’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and Legacy Health’s Randall Children’s Hospital cope with a surge of patients.