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Center Street Bridge retrofit will mean eastbound lane closures, more traffic for six months
Retrofitting the Center Street Bridge to better withstand an earthquake is expected to begin by the middle of next year. State and city officials warn there will be months of traffic disruptions for those crossing the Willamette River into downtown Salem.
New group seeks to improve local business environment through work with government
A new business initiative led by Salem attorney Mark Hoyt was unveiled during a Salem Area Chamber of Commerce event on Monday. The group hopes to benefit the community by working with government on behalf of local businesses.
Oregon, West Coast states reject CDC panel’s push against hepatitis B shot for most newborns
Oregon public health officials will continue to recommend a hepatitis B vaccine for most babies, a recommendation supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
5 things to know: Local governments zero in on Wallace Marine as residents worry about options
Last week, Salem Reporter published a report featuring the perspectives of Wallace Marine Park residents and local elected officials, health care workers and law enforcement who work there. The park will be the center stage for a new collaborative effort to address homelessness from Marion County, Polk County and the city of Salem.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in December
Highland Neighborhood Association is pairing up with Center 50+ for a gift drive supporting seniors, and Northeast Neighbors has an update on owls found in Englewood Park.
Gov. Kotek, lawmakers call for streamlined permit, land use rules amid concern for Oregon business
The one area of consensus between lawmakers on the left and right during the annual Oregon Leadership Summit appeared to be easing the regulatory burden facing businesses.
Nishioka, Nordyke settle ethics case, conceding meeting violations
Linda Nishioka, Salem city council president, and Councilor Vanessa Nordyke agreed to a sanction of a letter of education from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. The commission will consider a final agreement when it meets Friday, Dec. 12.
Geer Park expedition closes out Salem’s 2026 bird-watch season
Salem's park ranger hosts monthly bird-watching tours in city parks starting in the spring. Geer Park proved fruitful Saturday, with sightings of 22 birds.
Doulas are burning out on Oregon’s Medicaid pay problems
A new law is aimed at supporting doula and lactation workers, but many say the success of those reforms depends on whether the state can fix longstanding payment problems.