Category City News
GUEST COMMENTARY: DA should have avoided conflict in public records matter
A guest columnist challenges the decision of Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson to keep Salem city records confidential.
City ending homeless rent assistance program to make way for federal housing money
The city-funded program started in 2017 tried to house chronically homeless Salemites in private rentals, but city leaders say it's no longer needed as more housing projects have been added in the city in recent years.
Around 300 Salemites lose power Wednesday in planned outage
The outage planned by Portland General Electric came as temperatures in Salem entered the 90s.
Mapping camera coming to a street near you, Salem
Over the next two weeks, you may see cars on the road from mobile mapping company Cyclomedia as the city of Salem works to upgrade its digital road maps.
Salem deputy chief George Burke hired as Lake Oswego chief
After serving nearly six years as a deputy chief for the Salem Police Department, George Burke recently accepted a job as Lake Oswego's top cop.
Marion County commissioners consider funding for addiction, mental health treatment
Commissioners on Wednesday will consider state funds to provide services for people facing criminal charges found unable to aid and assist in their own defense.
New Highland mural celebrates sun
Volunteers painted a colorful street mural at the intersection of Northeast Columbia and Hazel streets over the weekend.
Thefts, vandalism spell an end for Ride Salem bike share
Three years after it launched, Salem’s downtown bike rental program is no more.
State investigating ethics complaint that Salem-area conservation official used role for financial gain
The state ethics commission recently voted for a full investigation into allegations that the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District’s board chair, Terry Hsu, used his position to earn pay that otherwise wouldn’t have been available to him.