Category City News

EDITOR’S COLUMN: City drops huge fee but fight continues for Bellshaw records

By Les Zaitz - Salem Reporter
November 28, 2022

The drrive to raise money to pay city records costs shows Salem residents do care about open government. City officials apparently noticed, dropping a big charge for documents related to Steve Bellshaw, former deputy police chief.

Grand jury finds Salem officer justified in using deadly force against carjacking suspects during shootout

Ardeshir Tabrizian
November 22, 2022

The Marion County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement Tuesday that Cpl. Joshua Buker fired back at three suspects after one of them shot at him. Vincent Nesbitt, 19, was charged Monday with attempting to murder the officer.

Salem’s community satisfaction survey shows discontent over homelessness, city services

Abbey McDonald
November 18, 2022

57% of respondents said they were satisfied with services provided by the city, a decrease from 70% in 2021.

Covid weekly report for Nov. 18: Cases increase statewide and in Marion County

Abbey McDonald
November 18, 2022

In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four local deaths of people with Covid.

Renters, homeowners can save money through community solar as Oregon program expands

Rachel Alexander
November 17, 2022

Chemeketa Community College is among the Salem entities saving money through Oregon's community solar program, which lets electrical customers earn bill credits from local solar projects without installing panels themselves.

COLUMN: Employers will likely struggle to fill high-demand jobs in Salem area

Pamela Ferrara - Special to the Salem Reporter
November 17, 2022

Mid-Valley employers will be hiring for about 350,000 jobs by 2030, but many are lower-wage, highly stressful jobs, or require training that's in short supply.