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Oregon economists expect a ‘mild’ recession beginning in 2023
Higher-than-anticipated tax revenue will also mean more money returned to taxpayers in 2024.
Salem health care providers expect to see more kids in hospital as respiratory viruses spread
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is not new, but has caused more pediatric hospitalizations this year than usual. In combination with an increase in Covid and flu cases, Salem-area hospitals are prepping to meet a surge of patients.
Gwyn clinches city council seat
A near-final ballot count Tuesday shows real estate broker Deanna Gwyn, whose campaign focused on public safety, winning the race to represent Ward 4.
Keizer library measure fails
Voters said no to a measure to levy a $2.50 monthly fee on city services to turn the all-volunteer library into a publicly run and staffed facility.
On freezing nights, homeless people in Salem can get a ride to shelter
Homeless service provider the ARCHES project is in urgent need of volunteers to help run overnight emergency shelters to keep people off the streets during cold nights.
Dollar General plans $168m distribution center in southeast Salem
Building permits are under review for the facility, which would be the latest transportation warehouse as part of the Mill Creek Corporate Center.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Salem City Council to vote on electric vehicle infrastructure for city fleet
City Council will meet Monday at 6 p.m. and will also consider Municipal Judge Pro Tempore appointments, funding for the tree lighting and Fire Department fees.
Salem police arrest 2 following carjackings, pursuit, shooting on Saturday night
Salem police arrested two men following a chaotic evening in Northeast Salem on Saturday, Nov. 12, involving carjackings, street closures and gunfire.
Covid weekly report for Nov. 11: Local Covid hospitalizations down, new cases up
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports two local deaths of people with Covid.