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Oregon’s nursing board faces backlog of applications amid nursing shortage
The intense care required for Covid-19 patients has exhausted nurses and other health care staff. (Oregon Health & Science University photo) While most state employees took a day off to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday, managers at Oregon’s Nursing Board processed license applications. The board has…
Salem woman is second indicted in May 18 shooting
(Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A Marion County grand jury indicted a Salem woman on charges including attempted murder stemming from a shooting May 18 in south Salem. Jody D. Cunnington, 36 of Salem, was indicted June 10 on charges of attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault and…
City wants your best photos of Civic Center for 50th anniversary party
The interior of Salem’s Civic Center (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The city of Salem wants your best photos of the Civic Center as the building’s 50th anniversary approaches this year. The building at 555 Liberty St. S.E., which houses City Hall, opened Aug. 18, 1972. It…
World Beat invites Salem to dance with 2022 return
Nupurum Folk Dance showcased dances from the different states of India in brightly colored saris during the 2019 World Beat Festival. (Saphara Harrell/ Salem Reporter) At Salem’s last World Beat Festival in 2019, Kathleen Fish overheard a conversation where a Polish couple thanked a Mexican…
Marion County considers budget with focus on wildfire recovery, jail expansion
After a two-year stretch of Covid, wildfires, an ice storm and record-setting heat, Marion County Commissioners will vote Wednesday on a proposed budget for the upcoming year focused on public safety. The county’s proposed $692.6 million budget for the 2022-23 year calls for spending tens…
Maps seeking local difference-makers for $1,000 grants
Know someone making a difference in the Salem area? Maps Credit Union’s community foundation is seeking 15 do-gooders for their annual Maps Community Award. Nominations are open through June 30 for people who are improving the community and inspiring others to do the same. “They…
Man who shot at Salem home charged with attempted murder Tuesday, police say
(Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A man was charged Tuesday with attempted murder after police say he shot at a southeast Salem home on June 16. Matthew L. Gauntt, 18, was charged with second-degree attempted murder, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of recklessly endangering…
COLUMN: Don’t skip enrolling in Medicare at 65
When people retire at age 65, enrolling in Medicare is usually a no-brainer. But occasionally it’s understandable why someone might forget. This woman lives in a nursing facility, has Medicaid, and all her medical and prescription drug needs were being met. Her 65th birthday came…
State library named to National Register of Historic Places
The Oregon State Library as seen from the Capitol Mall (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Oregon’s state library is the latest Salem building to earn a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to the building’s design significance, the listing is a recognition of…