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Donated home gives Salem family much-needed stability
A Salem family of five evicted during the pandemic has a new home to get back on their feet after almost two years of couchsurfing. Clayton Homes donated the house to Family Promise.
Long-awaited Vietnam veteran memorial breaks ground at Oregon State Capitol
Over 100 attended the groundbreaking of the Vietnam War Memorial at Willson Park on Friday, a multi-million dollar effort to recognize the sacrifices of veterans with statues and educational information.
YMCA will move forward on downtown service hub with state grant
The vacant Statesman Journal building on Church Street will be remodeled as a self-storage facility with space for over a dozen social service providers.
COLUMN: Diverse manufacturing has kept Salem’s economy strong
For decades, no one private sector has dominated the economy in Marion County. That's made it easier for the region to weather economic downturns, columnist Pamela Ferrara writes.
EVENTS: Easter egg hunts, free ice cream and lit cherry blossoms
Salem residents have plenty of opportunities to celebrate Easter, along with a student art exhibit and a range of live performances. Here’s your events guide for March 29-31.
COLUMN: It’s nesting season for Salem’s chickadees
Chickadees can lower their body temperatures up to 20 degrees at night to conserve energy. Columnist Harry Fuller walks you through Oregon's population.
COLUMN: Oregon’s most common Medicare questions, answered
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
Salem Reporter managing editor selected for global journalism training program
Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter’s managing editor, has been selected to join a new international program to train in advanced digital reporting, the news business and leading a newsroom.
Eco Earth restoration, domestic violence housing among Salem projects getting state help
Six Salem projects will get millions of taxpayer dollars out of the 2024 legislative session. The money will help kickstart construction on a new Vietnam veterans memorial and social service center in downtown Salem.