A first round of electric buses are close to hitting the streets, while new federal money will allow Cherriots to buy five more.
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17-year-old stabbed as teens fought outside Salem Center Mall Tuesday
Police say a teen boy was hospitalized with a non-life threatening stab wound after a fight involving 10-15 teens on Northeast High and Northeast Chemeketa Streets.
Salem won’t be getting state help for key homeless services out of 2023 session
Despite multiple funding requests, Salem legislators failed to secure long-term funding for the navigation center and micro shelters during the last week of the 2023 legislative session.
Salem will spend millions fixing roads this summer. Here’s how it works.
From potholes to cracks in the sidewalk, here’s a guide to requesting repairs in your neighborhood, and a look at where crews will be in the coming months.
Legislature passes stricter regulations for Marion County garbage burner
Oregon lawmakers this weekend passed SB 488, intended to require the Covanta Marion incinerator to provide the state more continuous information about its environmental impacts.
Taller buildings in Fairmount area get a thumbs down from city council
On Monday, the Salem City Council heard from dozens of residents opposing zone changes that would have allowed for taller buildings in the South Central Association of Neighbors. In the end, they rejected the ordinance in a narrow 5-4 vote.
Salem business leaders oppose city plan to tax workers without a vote
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has asked that the Salem City Council take a proposed payroll tax to the voters in November, while the statewide chamber opposes the tax entirely.
UPDATE: Council adopts annual budget, rejects SCAN zoning change
In a lengthy meeting Monday night, the Salem City Council adopted the annual city budget, rejected an ordinance to allow for taller buildings in the South Central Association of Neighbors area and applied for funding to reduce speed limits.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots board to consider budget
The Salem Area Mass Transit District’s board meets Thursday, June 22, to consider adopting its budget for the next year, and an annual donation of bus passes to local nonprofits.
Salem will see millions to open new preschool, fund community services
End-of-session bills doling out state money for projects around Oregon include major building projects and operating money for several Salem institutions.