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PODCAST: New city manager, airline subsidies and more Salem news
Salem Reporter is teaming up with What's Happening Salem for a regular recap of top Salem news. Here's our latest episode, talking about a bunch of city of Salem news.
Salem Health clinic in south Salem closes, relocating providers and patients
The Salem Health Boulder Creek Medical Clinic will close in mid-November, following its sale to an independent neurosurgery clinic. The clinic’s 4,000 patients will be able to follow their doctors to new locations.
Most Salem residents satisfied with city services, survey shows
A city survey, taken amid a series of discussions with city and business leaders about public safety, showed a renewed interest in the city addressing crime, drugs and downtown business development.
Large crowd expected in Salem for Saturday’s No Kings protest
Organizers expect a large but peaceful demonstration Saturday at the Capitol. The protest is triggered by impacts of the federal government shutdown, surging immigration arrests and the possible deployment of National Guardsmen to Portland streets.
Cherriots board to delay tax vote, negotiate with business groups
Leaders of Salem's transit agency indicated Wednesday they're willing to form a committee with opponents of a proposed business tax in an effort to reach a compromise.
State ethics panel advances probe of Keizer councilor
Keizer City Councilor Soraida Cross is facing a state ethics probe after a preliminary review found she may have “attempted to use her position to avoid being issued a criminal citation."
Salem city council approves $300,000 for subsidies to attract commercial airline
In a 6-3 vote Monday, councilors decided to put more money toward bringing an airline to Salem. The money will be dispensed over the course of three years and will bolster $1.2 million in funds shored up from Marion County, local hotels, and private donations.
Northwest Kaiser nurses seek double-digit wage increase over 4-year contract
Kaiser Permanente nurses and other practitioners are on strike this week, with some picketing outside the Salem clinic on Lancaster Drive.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in November
Neighborhood News is a monthly Salem Reporter feature to highlight news or issues of concern to each Salem neighborhood association. Read previous editions here. Salem is divided into 17 neighborhood associations that meet monthly. They serve as a conduit to city officials for things like park…