No wastewater is being transported from West Salem to city treatment plants after two sewer mains have failed over the past day, city officials said.
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Salem police disproportionately cite Latinos during stops, state data shows
A report by the state Criminal Justice Commission shows Latino people were cited by Salem police more often during the last two years than the commission expected.
City plans decade-long transformation to restore Minto Island Conservation Area
The city of Salem wants public input on a draft plan to restore degraded wildlife habitats, add new trails and install lookout areas at the Minto Island Conservation Area.
Report faults Salem city manager’s leadership, urges changes
A preliminary performance audit of the Salem City Manager’s Office showed that city leaders are overly focused on day-to-day tasks at the expense of setting clear goals and priorities, leaving overworked city employees without a clear focus.
Cherriots drivers, security report slight increase in assaults
The Cherriots Board of Directors meets Thursday to discuss the agency’s latest assault data and several contracts for district technology and vanpool services.
Six developers submit plans to transform downtown Salem’s Block 45
City officials will choose between multiple proposals for affordable housing, event space or mixed apartment and retail buildings to occupy the south downtown block bordering Pringle Creek.
Avelo extends flight schedules out of Salem airport through Labor Day
Flights from Salem to Las Vegas will resume May 1, and flights to Burbank, California will continue through at least Labor Day, Avelo Airlines announced Tuesday.
Avelo cancels Salem-Las Vegas flights, shifting to seasonal route
The company’s Thursday announcement comes weeks after a report to the city council on Nov. 25 showed the city’s first year of air service brought nearly $19 million into the regional economy through spending at restaurants, hotels and other venues.
Fire department on track for full staffing to take over ambulance service
Fire department officials have signed a contract with a private company to handle ambulance billing for the city. Salem will take over ambulance operations from private provider Falck next July.
Chamber, home builders association call for new committee to focus on city budget
A group of local business leaders are calling for the formation of a new committee to take a closer look at the city’s budget in an effort to identify waste and efficiencies. The desired effect of the committee is to verify the city’s current budget projections, creating transparency and increasing community trust.
