The estate of Joseph Rodriguez said in a complaint filed Aug. 8 that negligence led to his death. It’s the second lawsuit filed this month against the city alleging that unmaintained vegetation and lack of street lights contributed to fatal crashes.
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Southeast Salem house fire injures owner, firefighter
The Salem Fire Department is still investigating the cause of a Monday house fire that injured the homeowner and a city firefighter.
LISTEN IN: Next steps mapped to set up transit center in south Salem
TODAY’S BROADCAST: Rachel Alexander describes what the Salem transit district board considered in selecting a place to put up the newest transit center. But a ride on the bus from the center is still down the road. Read that story HERE. And how a unique summer camp at a Salem[Read More…]
Salem is throwing a party for its 50-year-old Civic Center
The Thursday afternoon celebration features art and architecture tours, cotton candy, games, dance and story performances and of course, a 70s costume party.
Covid weekly report: Salem-area cases, hospitalizations decline
Local hospitalizations due to Covid and cases in Marion and Polk counties have both fallen in the past week. HOSPITAL CAPACITY The average number of Covid patients at Salem Hospital and in the mid-Willamette region have declined slightly compared to last week. As of Friday, Aug. 12, the hospital had[Read More…]
COLUMN: How Salem decided on its first flag in 1972
As the city of Salem prepares to dedicate its new cherry blossom-inspired flag at the 50th Civic Center anniversary next week, city historic preservation officer Kimberli Fitzgerald explains how the city’s original 1972 flag came to be.
City lands $13.2 million from feds for McGilchrist improvements
Salem is getting millions from the federal Department of Transportation to add sidewalks, turn lanes and stormwater drainage to Southeast McGilchrist Street. The U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday announced a $13.2 million grant for the project. It’s one of three road projects funded in Oregon this year under the[Read More…]
City moves forward with demolition of former UGM block
Salem’s Urban Renewal Agency seeks to have the downtown block demolished by the end of the year to make way for redevelopment.
Power pole was Salem’s only casualty from Tuesday thunderstorms
A Portland General Electric power pole in southeast Salem is being replaced after a lightning strike burned it Tuesday night.
Deputy police chief’s retirement remains a mystery as city withholds documents
The city of Salem Friday refused to release public records sought by Salem Reporter of events leading up to the retirement of Deputy Chief Steve Bellshaw. Awarded extra public money, he left while facing misconduct allegations.