The building which houses City Hall and Salem’s central fire station is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
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West Salem teen saves father’s life with CPR
It’s the first documented use of CPR by a Salem student since the Salem Fire Department in 2015 began training all eighth graders in the life-saving technique.
Cherriots hopes to add Albany express service, increase frequency in coming years
Agency leaders said a long-range plan the board will consider Thursday is a first step toward building more robust public transit serving Oregon’s capital. Whether the agency’s plans will happen as outlined depends on securing grants.
City creates award to honor “The Potato Lady” of Salem
The Salem City Council voted Monday night to create a volunteer award in honor of homeless advocate Lisa Letney, who died in November. To her family, it was a moment of joy amid grief.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: City council considers water infrastructure at final meeting of year
Monday’s city council meeting will look back on progress made this year and consider funding to improve water and sewage infrastructure.
Section of Northeast Center Street to close over weekend
Northeast Center Street will close between Northeast Park and Vineyard Avenues on Dec. 10 and 11 for the installation of a sewer line.
Saturday is last chance for Salem’s leaf haul
The Brown’s Island Demolition Landfill will accept leaves from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10.
Holman Hotel plans for January opening, adding lodging option downtown
Business leaders said a second hotel in the downtown core will allow Salem to attract conventions and events currently constrained by a lack of available space for travelers to stay.
Salem police report no arrests after two shot in Winco parking lot
Police say two men were hospitalized after a person fired shots from a vehicle and fled the scene Tuesday night.
State pauses investigation of Salem officer pending court ruling on qualified immunity
A jury in September found an officer used excessive force by shooting a protester with rubber bullets and ordered the city to pay her $1 million. But a judge could nullify that verdict if they determine the officer didn’t violate a clearly established law or constitutional right.