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State can’t show progress five years after massive drug treatment expansion, audit finds
The Oregon Health Authority has not established systems to allow the public to judge whether the $800 million spent on Measure 110 treatment and recovery programs so far is having the desired effect, according to a new report.
New owners revive Rudy’s Steakhouse at golf club
Rudy’s Steakhouse is embarking on a new chapter at the Creekside Golf Club under new ownership and a new name: Rudy's Greenside Steakhouse.
COLUMN: Reflections on Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
Columnist Lynelle Wilcox shares memories of Salem residents she's known who have died while homeless. Salem City Council declared Dec. 21 Homeless Persons Memorial Day.
UPDATE: City lifts evacuation notice as Salem creeks recede
As of Friday night, Salem's creeks have settled down and a level 1 evacuation notice has been lifted after high water closed streets and parks in Salem on Friday.
Salem Health in talks to acquire Stayton hospital
Officials at Santiam Hospital & Clinics confirmed Friday that talks with Salem Health were underway. The Stayton hospital is one of only three independent hospitals still operating in Oregon. The impact of any merger isn’t clear.
Budget cuts threaten Oregon program for helping people get jobs after prison
A recently expanded novel program for providing one-on-one career coaching, job fairs behind bars and support for people after release is at risk of ending due to state budget cuts.
UPDATE: Mill Creek floodwater closes roads, dozens without power Friday afternoon
UPDATE: The level 1 flood evacuation, warning residents near Mill and Pringle creeks to be ready to evacuate, remained active as of Friday afternoon. Several southeast Salem roads are closed, and CASA of Marion County seeks volunteers to help manage a flooded basement.
Salem Human Rights Commission planning immigration rights session
The Salem Human Rights Commission is hosting a recorded ‘Know Your Rights’ session to answer questions from the community regarding how to exercise rights under the Constitution and state and federal law when encountering immigration officials.
City of Salem sues Rudy’s Steakhouse for over $88,000 in unpaid rent, fees
The city of Salem recently filed a lawsuit against the former Rudy’s Steakhouse and its owner Robert Kunke for close to $89,000, according to civil court records. The lawsuit accuses Kunke and his business of not paying 13 months of rent for its main downtown space.