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Salem budget committee directs city leaders to prioritize fire, police, library and homeless outreach team
The Salem Public Library drew community support as Salem city councilors and other budget committee members weigh how to balance the city’s 2025 budget, which is facing a $18 million deficit.
Consultant says personal outreach, dedicated staff needed to reduce violence in Salem
A consulting firm recommends that Salem officials hire two local nonprofit executives to temporarily lead violence reduction efforts.
Oregon task force finds ways to prevent patients from boarding in hospitals
For more than a year, a state task force has tackled the problem of people stuck in hospitals with nowhere to go, taking up beds that others need.
Councilors Hoy and Gwyn publicly censured for vote on land use appeal
Salem city councilors voted 6-2 on Tuesday to publicly censure Councilors Julie Hoy and Deanna Gwyn for participating in a land use decision involving a major campaign donor. The measure was pushed by Mayor Chris Hoy, who lost his reelection race against Hoy.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in November
Salem's neighborhood associations are planting camas, cleaning up McKay Park and gathering donations to help those in need this holiday season.
Coordinator of Salem-area homeless services resigns
Elaine Lozier, executive director of the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance, announced Tuesday that she would be stepping down for personal reasons.
Dozens of Salem veterans find home, support at Courtney Place
Veterans who have moved into Courtney Place say the affordable apartment building feels different from other places they’ve lived, with a natural community as people bond over shared experiences and struggles.
Medicaid funding for addiction treatment has not slowed national overdose deaths, OHSU study finds
An Oregon Health & Science University study found states cannot slow the opioid crisis solely with more flexibility to use Medicaid funding for addiction treatment.
Cooke Stationery building sold to Salem developer for remodel
Salem apartment developer Kevin Harrison has bought the historic Cooke’s Stationary building and is renovating the vacant upstairs into four apartments. The State Street retail front is available for lease.