On April 19, employees at the children’s museum walked out after the assistant director was fired, causing the museum to close for the day. Museum management said claims of harassment and retaliation are unsubstantiated.
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Eight Salemites nominated to oversee transit, state library, worker’s comp
Gov. Tina Kotek announced a slate of appointments to state boards and the governing body overseeing Cherriots.
VOTE 2023: What’s on your ballot for the May 16 election in Salem?
As a new superintendent takes office, voters will decide three new board directors to help lead the Salem-Keizer School District. We compiled a guide to help you be sure your vote counts in this election.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots board to vote on electric bus purchase, expanded security services
The Salem Area Mass Transit District Board meets Thursday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m.
Power line accident delays Salem affordable housing project opening
An Oregon State Hospital nursing building remodeled into 52 affordable apartments may open around two weeks late after power to Yaquina Hall was shut off on April 17.
Plant sale this weekend will help pay for new Bush’s Pasture Park garden
A long-ignored part of Bush’s Pasture Park is going to get a makeover with a new garden of native plants, walkways and seating area. A plant sale on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, will help pay the cost.
Long-awaited homeless navigation center opens in Salem with fanfare
The temporary shelter will allow 75 people to get treatment and prepare to move out directly into housing. The navigation center’s longtime future is uncertain as the city hasn’t publicly identified funding beyond two years.
Plans revealed to turn shuttered cannery into lively riverfront complex
Up to 900 people could one day be living in apartments planned the now-defunct Truitt Brothers Cannery on Front Street. Developers plan housing, a food hall, brewery and possibly a soccer stadium.
Salem gets a new deputy manager to oversee community services
Scott Archer has 30 years of experience in local governments, and will oversee a range of services including parks and recreation, the library, Center 50+ and sheltering programs.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: City council to hear infrastructure spending update
The Salem City Council meets Monday, April 24, to hear updates from Center 50+ and to consider fees to recover costs at the Salem Municipal Airport.