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Salem-area teen leadership conference returns, seeks award nominees
Registration is open now for the 2026 ILEAD youth summit on Saturday, March 7. Award nominations for youth and youth-serving organizations are due Feb. 3.
What’s next for Salem’s response to homelessness downtown
During a Thursday morning discussion hosted by the Salem Main Street Association, city leadership shared updates on its expansions to homeless services teams and potential future funding options.
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Hospitals, local leaders plan to expand mobile care to improve health care access in Marion and Polk
Local health care leaders have over 90 action items for improving access to health care, housing stability, mental health and substance abuse services in Marion and Polk counties over the next five years.
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Fewer immigrants are seeking Oregon health care benefits under Trump
Data privacy concerns and increasing immigration enforcement are impacting enrollment in Healthier Oregon, a state program that provides Medicaid-like coverage to refugees, permanent residents and visa holders.
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5 takeaways: Salem’s new ambulance system financially stable, more reliable, after 6 months
Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth told Salem city councilors Monday that the city’s new ambulance system is both financially and operationally healthy with improved service and stable revenues.
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COLUMN: Fewer Medicare Advantage plans offered in Marion, Polk counties
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.
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Who’s running for Salem City Council in May
The May 2026 election will decide Salem’s next mayor and four seats on the city council. Meet the candidates who have filed as of January.
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Keizer leaders eye property tax hike to fund police staffing
If the Keizer City Council approves, the city could put a five-year property tax increase on the November 2026 ballot to support current police staffing.
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PHOTOS: Salem tests new water connection to Keizer ahead of Detroit Lake drawdown
Salem opened its new connection to the Keizer water supply Monday. See how it works.
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