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Covid weekly report for Sept. 30: Cases, hospitalizations in Salem area mostly flat
The Oregon Health Authority reported six local deaths of people with Covid in the past week.
New Northgate mural a sunflower mosaic of faces
The painting at the intersection of Northeast Carlton Way and Donald Street is the third in Salem since city councilors approved a street mural program earlier this year.
Marion County public health urges caution due to rabid bat
The bat was tested on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Oregon State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and was found to have rabies, according to a press release.
Body of West Salem teen found in Willamette River
The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined cause of Zackary Brenneman's death was drowning, and detectives found no evidence of a crime or foul play, the Salem Police Department said Tuesday afternoon.
COLUMN: Enrolling in Medicare with VA benefits
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
Lack of staff in Oregon hospitals leads to patient deaths, health officials say
The impacts of low staffing are hitting local ambulance services, Salem Health and hospitals across the state, health care workers told legislators.
Teen arrested for causing southeast Salem house fire, police say
Salem police said Monday the fire near Wilbur and Cross streets started after the teen set a lit sparkler into a Halloween decoration.
UPDATED: Salem City Council wants funding identified for mobile crisis response
A year after the city of Salem halted plans to create a crisis response team, councilors on Monday will vote on asking city employees to move forward with finding funding sources and seeking proposals.
Oregon needs thousands of construction, government workers to close housing gap
Experts told a state House committee that the state also needs more available land, more units and a cut in development costs.