At the Center for Hope and Safety, the average shelter stay length for domestic violence survivors has tripled over the past year because of the time needed to find an apartment.
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Bellshaw started retirement talks once put on leave and no investigation was expected, attorney says
Salem city officials release documents showing what they said were their efforts to find someone to investigate allegations against Deputy Police Chief Steve Bellshaw. The city has said no one was hired.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Salem City Council to hear Salem Public Library’s strategic plan
The Salem City Council meets Monday at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a vote on whether to apply for a state grant for the fire department, and a rent freeze for CC:Media.
EDITOR’S COLUMN: City drops huge fee but fight continues for Bellshaw records
The drrive to raise money to pay city records costs shows Salem residents do care about open government. City officials apparently noticed, dropping a big charge for documents related to Steve Bellshaw, former deputy police chief.
Grand jury finds Salem officer justified in using deadly force against carjacking suspects during shootout
The Marion County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement Tuesday that Cpl. Joshua Buker fired back at three suspects after one of them shot at him. Vincent Nesbitt, 19, was charged Monday with attempting to murder the officer.
Salem’s community satisfaction survey shows discontent over homelessness, city services
57% of respondents said they were satisfied with services provided by the city, a decrease from 70% in 2021.
Renters, homeowners can save money through community solar as Oregon program expands
Chemeketa Community College is among the Salem entities saving money through Oregon’s community solar program, which lets electrical customers earn bill credits from local solar projects without installing panels themselves.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots board discusses plans for transit expansions, improved technology
The board meets Thursday evening to review a long-term plan guiding the transit agency’s development over the next 20 years.
4 arrested in string of of violent carjackings in Salem
Police reports show Salem officers responded to at least three separate carjackings between Nov. 9 and 12.
Salem health care providers expect to see more kids in hospital as respiratory viruses spread
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is not new, but has caused more pediatric hospitalizations this year than usual. In combination with an increase in Covid and flu cases, Salem-area hospitals are prepping to meet a surge of patients.