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New chapel, garden spaces at Salem Hospital provide more space for waiting families
The new areas, added during a larger renovation of the hospital campus, are intended to make waiting with loved ones easier in the busiest emergency room on the West Coast.
Gwyn, Medlock again face off for Ward 4 council seat
After a May race came down to just six votes, two political newcomers are again seeking to represent south central Salem on the city council.
VOTE 2022: Governor candidates have divergent views on mental health care
In a continuing series, the leading candidates for governor look at mental health issues. Tina Kotek vows to make Measure 110 work; Betsy Johnson wants local solutions; Christine Drazan is ready to suspend ‘red tape.'
COLUMN: Tracking the decline of child care options in Salem
Columnist Pamela Ferrara dives into local data on the availability of child care, and explores why the U.S. hasn't made public funding for care a priority.
Mayor Chuck Bennett resigning, moving to Ohio
The longtime Salem mayor announced Tuesday he'll end his final term in office two months early. Mayor-elect Chris Hoy will likely be appointed to fill the seat.
Salem residents charged with neglecting 87 cats
The cats showed health conditions typical of those living in overcrowded conditions, according to the Oregon Humane Society. One was dead when it arrived at the shelter, one was euthanized and another did not survive.
Voter registration to close Tuesday for 2022 general election
Registration can be online, or in-person at Marion and Polk counties' elections offices.
Covid weekly report for Oct. 14: Cases, hospitalizations decline
The Oregon Health Authority reported three local deaths of people with Covid in the past week.
Cherriots manager faces state ethics investigation over travel rewards
A preliminary report from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission found Allan Pollock accumulated airline miles and hotel points worth about $760 on personal accounts while traveling on transit business.