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Oregon Health Authority offering equity grant for community-led organizations
A state grant is available to nonprofit organizations who provide culturally sensitive public health services to Oregonians who historically faced challenges receiving such care.
3 accused of egging unsheltered people in downtown Salem
The Salem Police Department has cited three people for bias and disorderly conduct after reports that unsheltered people had been hit with eggs three nights in a row last week. Police found over 225 eggs in the suspects’ car. Homeless service providers said their clients are still struggling to process it.
UGM stabbing suspect needs mental care at Oregon State Hospital to face charges, psychologist finds
The Bend man charged with stabbing 11 people at the Union Gospel Mission in June could be sent to the Oregon State Hospital for mental health care if a judge finds him unfit to face the charges against him. In a sealed report, a psychologist recommended that the man receive care at the state hospital for three months.
With new location and owner, Harvest Music gives Salem a place to find vinyl and CD treasures
Harvest Music has reopened in West Salem, nearly two years after the death of longtime owner Brian Cossack. Its new owner, Ron Caton, hopes to make the new space a community gathering spot for music lovers.
COLUMN: Why some might poop in doorways
Columnist and homeless advocate Lynelle Wilcox shares what she's learned from conversations with homeless Salemites about using the bathroom.
Oregon airports to receive $5 million worth in federal grants for upgrades
Salem's McNary Field is getting a $245,000 federal grant to fix a paved taxiway.
Marion County hit hardest by ODOT layoffs, losing engineering, information staff
One in three laid off transportation department workers is based in Marion County, where the agency’s headquarters are located.
With Avelo exiting Salem, aviation advocates pivot to recruiting new airline
Salem city councilors will discuss the future of air travel at the city-owned airport in August after Avelo Airlines ceases operations. Efforts to recruit a new airline will likely require further subsidies.
Salem Health sues cancer tech company, alleging faulty $6M radiation machine
Salem Health filed a breach of contract lawsuit against a company that develops technology for cancer treatment, claiming they were sold an expensive radiation machine that performed worse than existing technology.