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Newport business works to reduce Oregon’s fish waste
Local Ocean Seafoods has evolved from serving local fish to upcycling scraps.
Salem’s new city manager plays a unifying role during tumultuous times
As a child, Krishna Namburi's father urged her to go into civil service, even nicknaming her "the city manager." After 25 years working for Salem in technology and leadership roles, she's stepped into the job with approach driven by data and building consensus at City Hall.
Salem city councilors to vote Monday on declaring state of emergency over ICE activity
A city emergency declaration would allow Salem to work with community groups for outreach and communication with people affected by ICE activity.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to youth sees staggering reduction in homelessness
A state program gave homeless youth $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
Effort backed by Mayor Hoy to make homeless camp sweeps easier advances
Oregon law requires homeless camp removal be “objectively reasonable.” An initiative petition seeking to change that got a step closer to the November 2026 ballot.
City council moves toward declaring state of emergency over increased ICE arrests
More than 200 people packed into Monday’s city council meeting, with many offering emotional testimony about the impact of immigration arrests on their families, friends and peers. Salem city councilors split 6-3 on taking steps toward a declaration of emergency.
State economist gives insight into Oregon’s slowing economic reality
Declining economic growth, population and rising unemployment put Oregon behind national rates.
Salem council to vote on resolution in support of Oregon’s sanctuary law
A community protest is planned for Monday night’s city council meeting, with several groups urging councilors to do more to protect Salem residents from a record number of local immigration arrests.
City to consider raising garbage rates for West Salem
On Monday, the Salem City Council will consider a proposal for new garbage collection rates that would increase costs for West Salem residents by about $1 a month. There’s no increase proposed for Salem residents of Marion County.