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Section of Minto-Brown Island Park trail to temporarily close for plantings
A section just south of the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge will close Dec. 8 and 9 from 7:30 a.m. to around 3 p.m as crews add native plants along the trail.
After slow Measure 110 rollout, Salem providers get millions to expand addiction treatment
“We have never seen this kind of funding pour into addictions treatment and support,” said Teri Morgan, the addictions treatment services program manager for Marion County.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Salem City Council to vote on extending state of emergency for homeless services
Monday’s meeting will also address a supplemental staff report that recommends the city reject a petition to allow a car dealership to use a public right-of-way for parking and vehicle storage.
Demolition begins on former UGM, Saffron buildings
The land, now owned by the city of Salem, is slated for redevelopment with a mix of commercial uses and affordable housing.
Covid weekly report for Dec. 2: Hospitalizations, cases up in Salem area
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports three local deaths of people with Covid.
Salem sees brief snow ahead of cold weekend, icy roads likely overnight
Average November temperatures this year in Salem dropped compared to 2021.
With freezing temperatures forecasted for Thursday night, an overnight warming shelter will open.
Salem seeking court fix after missing required sentence in infrastructure ballot measure
The city inadvertently left a legally required sentence about property taxes off the ballot statement for an infrastructure bond measure voters overwhelmingly approved in November.
Former Salem Health assistant medical director sues, claiming retaliation
According to a lawsuit filed last month, Dr. Jefferson Loa claims that he faced retaliation and eventual firing for reporting fraudulent billing practices and lengthy physician shifts.
Meet reindeer, sip hot cocoa as Riverfront Park gets a little brighter
Salem's holiday lights display in Riverfront Park kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. with free events including horse and carriage rides and a handbell performance.