Rep. Tom Andersen, a former Salem city councilor, is introducing a bill that would have the state annually pay millions to its capital city to cover public safety services.
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Salem Reads 2024 invites readers to talk death, family and Ecuador
A month of library programs centered on the 2021 novel “The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina” kicks off in Salem Thursday.
River Road reopened after rockslide
One lane of traffic on South River Road reopened the morning of Thursday, Feb. 1, and the road is expected to fully open in the afternoon. Crews spent the week evaluating and removing debris from a Sunday rock slide.
Salem artifact of the month: an 1876 vase celebrating America’s birthday
A glass vase found in Salem last summer during a sidewalk repair dates back to the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. City Archaeologist Kimberli Fitzgerald dives into the history.
Tenants to start moving into Sequoia Crossings
With 60 apartments, a newly completed supportive housing development in northeast Salem will give formerly homeless tenants access to services, community spaces and security starting next week.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots to add 10 more electric buses
During its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25, the Cherriots board approved purchases for ten electric buses and seven compressed natural gas paratransit buses.
Raw sewage spills into Little Pudding River Saturday
Heavy rain overloaded Salem’s sewage system Saturday, causing about 5,000 gallons to overflow.
UPDATE: South River Road remains closed following landslide; contractor to begin cleanup Wednesday
DEVELOPING: A landslide has closed River Road South. City crews are evaluating conditions to clear the debris.
Library staffing, budget concerns close the book on 50-year-old delivery program
Since 1972, volunteers with “Operation Bookshelf” have been bringing a stack of personalized books to homebound and disabled people throughout Salem. The library closed the program in December due to staff workload and budget concerns
UPDATE: Council approves upgrades to problem intersection
During their meeting on Monday, Jan. 22, the Salem City Council approved upgrades to the intersection at Liberty Road South and Davis Road South, near Crossler Middle School. They also approved moving forward with renovations to the Willamette University baseball field, which won’t use city money but is located in Bush’s Pasture Park.
