Category COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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.
Wheatland Ferry to reopen Friday
The ferry, which crosses the Willamette River in north Marion County, has been out of service for maintenance and inspection since June 8.
AGENDA: Marion County commissioners consider federal, state grants for victim services
The Marion County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday to consider accepting about $1.31 million in state grants to provide services for crime victims.
LISTEN IN: Agreement meant to stay secret details money for Salem deputy chief
Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian tells about the continuing effort to get city information about the departure of Steve Bellshaw as deputy police chief.
AGENDA: Marion County commissioners consider buying property to expand crisis center
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider authorizing Board Chair Danielle Bethell to sign documents to close the purchase of a Commercial Street property for the county's psychiatric crisis center.
Marion County Jail adding beds, staff to the tune of $2 million annually
County officials say the expansion intended to help lighten overcrowding at the jail, which is regularly operating at capacity and currently only able to lodge people facing the most serious of charges.
AGENDA: Marion County commissioners consider Hayesville Drive construction
The Marion County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday to consider a construction project costing over $8 million that would would widen a section of Northeast Hayesville Drive. AGENDA The board will consider a roughly $8.35 million contract with Carter and Company, Inc. for a construction…