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Detectives find over 2,000 marijuana plants, $17,000 cash in illegal grow operation near Dallas
The property at 16570 Oakdale Road where the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says deputies found an illegal marijuana grow operation. (Courtesy/Polk County Sheriff’s Office) Detectives found more than 2,000 marijuana plants and over $17,000 in cash as part of an illegal marijuana grow operation while…
Incumbent Clarkson, public defender Todd vie for Marion County district attorney seat in May election
Paige Clarkson, left and Spencer Todd, right are running for Marion County district attorney. (Candidate submitted photos) The race for Marion County district attorney in the May 17 primary draws the incumbent and a Salem-based public defender. Spencer Todd is the only candidate to challenge…
Salem Hospital opens new emergency room drop-off with clearer signage
The new emergency room entrance at Salem Hospital opened in April 2022 as part of the hospital’s renovation and expansion to add more patient beds. (Courtesy/Salem Health) Salem Hospital has a new entrance to its emergency room. The redesigned plaza and entrance, which opened earlier…
VOTE 2022: Q&A with mayoral candidates Chris Hoy, Chane Griggs
Mayoral candidates Chane Griggs, left, and Chris Hoy canvassing on Saturday, April 23 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter) On May 17, Salem voters will select four city councilors and the city’s next mayor. Council candidates are running in ward 2, 4, 6 and 8. Voters…
Salem gets a true mayor’s race involving two civic veterans
Chane Griggs, left, and Chris Hoy are running for Mayor of Salem (Photos by Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter) Two long-time civic volunteers are competing to be Salem’s next mayor, giving the community a rare truly contested run for the unpaid position. Chris Hoy, city…
COLUMN: Watch a flicker build a nesting hole in south Salem park
A flicker pair building a nest cavity in southeast Salem’s Clark Creek Park (Harry Fuller/Special to Salem Reporter) To our species real estate is crucial. How and where we live affects all our lives. From cave to igloo, from tent to mega-mansion, home or no home means a…
AGENDA: Marion County commissioners consider removing funds for “active monitoring” of Covid patients
The Marion County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday to consider removing state public health funds previously intended for actively monitoring Covid patients. AGENDA Commissioners will consider a proclamation declaring May 1-7 as National Corrections Professionals Week and May 6-12 as Nurses Appreciation Week in Marion…
Salem former Olympian to be recognized for promoting literacy
Dave Johnson will by honored April 29 at the Mid-Valley Literacy Center’s annual gala (Submitted photo) For two-time decathlon Olympian and Salem resident Dave Johnson, it’s no exaggeration to say that education changed the entire trajectory of his life. Johnson had moved from Montana to…
Despite enrollment losses, inflation, community colleges propose little to no tuition increases
Chemeketa Community College is among the Oregon colleges seeking tuition raises for 2022-23. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Oregon’s 17 community colleges have committed to keeping tuition low next year in the face of rising costs from inflation and declining enrollments. Four community colleges are planning no…