The Salem City Council voted Monday to spend $750,000 in state money to open a new micro shelter site for young adults on southeast Turner Road by December.
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AGENDA: Marion County commissioners consider federal, state grants for victim services
The Marion County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday to consider accepting about $1.31 million in state grants to provide services for crime victims.
Lane closures expected on South Liberty Road
Crews are installing accessible sidewalk ramps on South Liberty near Southeast Madrona Avenue through Sept. 2.
DA backs Salem’s effort to keep police misconduct files secret
Marion County Deputy District Attorney Amy Queen said Monday she would allow the city of Salem to keep secret records sought by Salem Reporter detailing the allegations against former Deputy Chief Steve Bellshaw.
LISTEN IN: Agreement meant to stay secret details money for Salem deputy chief
Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian tells about the continuing effort to get city information about the departure of Steve Bellshaw as deputy police chief.
Salem woman runs over, kills ex-husband with car at Woodmansee Park, police say
Police say a discussion over a custody dispute turned violent Saturday morning at the southeast Salem park.
Oakhill Ave Starbucks becomes first in Salem to unionize
Workers at the Starbucks at Southeast Commercial Street and Oakhill Avenue recently voted 13-2 in favor of joining a union, making it the first in Salem to do so.
UPDATED: Council approves garbage rate increase
Salem residents will pay about $33 more per year for garbage hauling after councilors approved a rate increased Monday.
Covid weekly report for Aug. 19: Salem-area cases, hospitalizations falling
The number of Covid cases and hospitalizations in the Salem area continued to fall this past week.
Salem’s new flag takes to the sky
The new cherry blossom design is now flying at Peace Plaza, with plans to distribute additional flags, stickers and pins downtown in the coming weeks.
