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Mayor Julie Hoy lied to set in motion former city manager’s resignation, investigation shows
A state investigation showed that Salem Mayor Julie Hoy lied to Council President Linda Nishioka when she told her that a majority of the Salem City Council supported firing former Salem City Manager Keith Stahley in February. No councilors told Hoy they wanted Stahley to go, the report said.
State lawmakers weigh action after Covid vaccine access delays
Oregon took nearly two weeks longer than Washington to ensure broad Covid vaccine access for those who want it this fall.
Worker at Kettle Chips plant in Salem wins labor dispute: ‘Fighting for the injustice we lived’
Alejandra Marcos said she was fired from Salem's Kettle chips plant after raising concerns about not having regular access to water and bathroom breaks.
Salem development expands affordable urban housing for Siletz tribal members
Kloshe Illahee Haws offers 40 units of triplexes, townhomes for tribal members in Salem.
Ethics investigator finds Mayor Julie Hoy, 5 councilors engaged in illegal serial meeting
An investigator with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission concluded Monday that Salem Mayor Julie Hoy and Councilors Paul Tigan, Linda Nishioka, Deanna Gwyn, Vanessa Nordyke and Micki Varney broke state open meetings law leading up to the February departure of the former city manager.
Salem police chief wants more help from county, state to address unsheltered homelessness
Several top law enforcement officials stressed during a Wednesday panel discussion that they can’t simply arrest homeless people to get them off the streets.
Oregon rent increases capped at 9.5% in 2026
For the first time this year, mobile home rent increases are also capped at 6% for facilities with more than 30 spaces.
Contract paratransit drivers demand higher wage, better benefits
Local paratransit workers who drive for the Cherriots LIFT service are demanding the contracted company they work with, MTM Transit, Inc., pay them higher wages and provide better benefits to help address what they described as chronic staffing shortages.
New clinic to expand addiction, mental health treatment access for Salem teens
Insight Northwest Recovery will soon open a clinic in Salem offering intensive outpatient treatment through group therapy for anyone ages 12 and up facing challenges with addiction, mental health or both.