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For neighbors, a planned west Salem subdivision raises concerns about stream preservation
A sign in front of 2230 Doaks Ferry Road on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) When Ken Bierly looked at the property where a subdivision is proposed in west Salem, it was obvious there was a stream. Looking on from Northwest Doaks Ferry…
More people riding the bus, all-renewable power needed for Salem to meet climate goals
An out of service bus at the Downtown Transit Center on Monday, April 6. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem would need to have a renewable energy-only electricity grid, capture all its wastewater emissions and reduce all of its trash through composting and recycling to achieve city…
Houseless people in Salem report experiencing discrimination daily
Survey results showing forms of discrimination Salem residents reported experiencing personally, from the city’s 2021 survey. People without housing experience discrimination at a higher rate and frequency than any other group of Salem residents according to a survey by Salem’s Human Rights Commission and Western…
To support outdoor dining, Salem offers grant program for parklet structures
The Kitchen on Court Street installed a platform for outdoor dining ahead of a city program that will start in September. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) On-street dining was such a success in downtown Salem during the pandemic that the city is handing out money to keep…
St. Francis Shelter can now help renters facing eviction thanks to city grant
Some Salem renters got a notice on their door advising them the eviction moratorium came to an end on June 30, 2021. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) St. Francis Shelter kept getting calls from people needing help paying their rent as a statewide eviction moratorium was ending…
Union Street to close for Salem Saturday Market
Matt and Lisa Caswell, of Salem, take advantage of the nice weather to get out of the house and ride their bikes over the Union Street Railroad Bridge on Thursday, April 9. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) In two weeks, people will be able to walk to…
Salem City Council takes no action on proposed fireworks ban
Sparklers and fireworks on sale at the discount fireworks stand at Commercial Street SE and Bush Street SE in Salem on June 26, 2019 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) A Salem city councilor’s motion to ban the sale and use of fireworks fizzled Monday evening when councilors…
Hilton hotel coming to downtown Salem
The future site of a 7-story hotel, part of the Hilton Tapestry Collection, in downtown Salem. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) A new 7-story hotel is coming to downtown Salem – with a big boost from the city. Portland-based developer Sturgeon Development Partners is breaking ground on…
Millions in rental assistance coming available after moratorium ended this week
Some Salem renters got a notice on their door this week, advising them the eviction moratorium has come to an end on June 30, 2021. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Millions of dollars are flowing to Marion and Polk county renters who have been unable to pay…