Andy Zimmerman of Salem’s Historic Landmark Commission tells the story behind the 1913 opening of the railroad bridge across the Willamette River.
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Mayor, police chief to hold community meeting Wednesday on reducing gun violence
City leaders are hosting a “community conversation” kicking off an effort to prevent shootings by working with community organizations. The event will be held Wednesday evening at the East Salem Community Center.
Salem police sergeant’s DUI trial set for August
Sgt. Dustin Wann on Friday sought and was given a judge’s approval to travel out of state while awaiting trial for a drunk driving charge. He has pleaded not guilty, according to court records.
Over 200 apartments, grocery store on wish list for empty downtown block
The city shared additional details about the proposed development for what is referred to as Block 50, which includes 230 apartments, 15% of them affordable, and hopes for a grocery store.
Invasive plant removal, play equipment coming to Salem parks with annual grant
A dozen parks will get money from the Salem Parks Improvement Fund this year, a record number for the 18-year-old program.
UPDATE: Salem to seek federal money for airport improvements
During its meeting on Monday, Feb. 26, the Salem City Council took steps toward improvements to Northeast Front Street and Northwest Marine Drive.
Bridget Esqueda named Salem’s city librarian
Bridget Esqueda, who has served as city librarian in the interim for the past eight months, will continue leading the library as it works to expand accessibility while scaling back spending amid looming budget cuts.
Authorities staying silent on Salem police sergeant’s DUI charge
Salem police Sgt. Dustin Wann has been charged with driving under the influence last May. Prosecutors refuse to explain his involvement in a golf cart crash that injured a woman earlier that day in west Salem.
City selects developers for Block 50 downtown
Northwest-based developers Edlen & Co. and deChase Miksis have been chosen to turn a key undeveloped property downtown into a mix of apartments, retail and public space.
ATV likely sparked Liberty Fire last August, investigation finds
Smoke started rising from a south Salem field soon after ATVs drove through dry grass, according to witness interviews in a report from the Salem Fire Department. The blaze triggered the evacuation of over 600 homes.