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5,000 Oregon nurses, doctors and others striking Friday at all Providence hospitals
A Providence strike beginning Friday is the largest by health workers in state history, and the first involving a doctor's union.
Macy’s confirms plans to close 64 stores in 2025, including downtown Salem
Macy’s announced Thursday it would begin clearance sales for the Salem Center Macy’s this month and close this spring. The building is owned by local investors who plan to remodel it into a shopping and entertainment destination and keep the attached parking garage.
New Salem shelter to offer beds, resources to homeless families
The Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency has renovated the former Tanner Project building into a family shelter, called ARCHES Nest. It is set to open in late January.
Playground, picnic tables coming to Hayesville’s Parkdale Park
A state grant is funding the development of Marion County’s Parkdale Park, bringing a place for people to gather in northeast Salem. Work is expected to be finished this summer.
Disability watchdog group seeks order to find Oregon in contempt of court
Disability Rights Oregon wants a court order that will hold Oregon State Hospital accountable for failing to admit patients from jails within seven days.
Downtown Salem Macy’s to close, ending 70-year department store history
An investment group including the owners of the Salem Center Mall has purchased the Macy’s property and intends to renovate it into a hub of smaller retail stores and entertainment downtown.
Your guide to Salem utility rate increases in 2025
Utility rates are increasing for nearly every provider serving the Salem area. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect on your bills this year.
Outgoing Mayor Chris Hoy talks tax reform, homelessness and the budget crisis
As Salem Mayor Chris Hoy prepares to leave his post he remarked on topics ranging from homelessness, the critical need for statewide tax reform and the city’s looming budget crisis. He said the road ahead for the city will be tough but he is proud of the progress he and his colleagues on council have made. He looks forward to getting more time to devote to loved ones and hobbies after a 36 year career in public service.
Two children died from the flu in Oregon over Christmas week
More than 470 people have been hospitalized with the flu this season in the Portland area, and two children in Oregon have died.