Category City News
Covid weekly report for Sept. 2: local cases still dropping, hospitalizations mostly flat
The average number of Covid patients at Salem Hospital remained steady compared to last week while declining slightly across the mid-Willamette region.
City ending homeless rent assistance program to make way for federal housing money
The city-funded program started in 2017 tried to house chronically homeless Salemites in private rentals, but city leaders say it's no longer needed as more housing projects have been added in the city in recent years.
Around 300 Salemites lose power Wednesday in planned outage
The outage planned by Portland General Electric came as temperatures in Salem entered the 90s.
Oregon’s latest economic forecast predicts a record $3.4 billion kicker to taxpayers
The economy is booming but recession fears loom amid surging wages and jobs.
Mapping camera coming to a street near you, Salem
Over the next two weeks, you may see cars on the road from mobile mapping company Cyclomedia as the city of Salem works to upgrade its digital road maps.
Salem deputy chief George Burke hired as Lake Oswego chief
After serving nearly six years as a deputy chief for the Salem Police Department, George Burke recently accepted a job as Lake Oswego's top cop.
Marion County commissioners consider funding for addiction, mental health treatment
Commissioners on Wednesday will consider state funds to provide services for people facing criminal charges found unable to aid and assist in their own defense.
New Highland mural celebrates sun
Volunteers painted a colorful street mural at the intersection of Northeast Columbia and Hazel streets over the weekend.
Thefts, vandalism spell an end for Ride Salem bike share
Three years after it launched, Salem’s downtown bike rental program is no more.