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The Salem City Council on Monday committed over $2 million to the Salem Municipal Airport at its Monday meeting, seeking to bring commercial flights back to the city.

A majority of commenters were opposed to the decision, citing climate and budgetary concerns. Find that story below.

Here are some of our latest reports. You can find more on our website.

Salem-Keizer board director banned from games following referee confrontation
Osvaldo Avila won’t be allowed to attend school athletic events through the end of September after a district investigation found he touched a football official on the back while disputing…
Salem-Keizer board director banned from games following referee confrontation
Osvaldo Avila won’t be allowed to attend school athletic events through the end of September after a district investigation found he touched a football official on the back while disputing…
Salem City Council commits $2 million to airport terminal improvements, staffing
At Monday’s meeting, tourism and business groups spoke in favor of the spending, which is a precursor to bringing commercial flights back to the city. A majority of commenters were…
Salem City Council commits $2 million to airport terminal improvements, staffing
At Monday’s meeting, tourism and business groups spoke in favor of the spending, which is a precursor to bringing commercial flights back to the city. A majority of commenters were…
Officials dodge questions over handling of state official’s assault conviction
Emails show top state officials were content to let Reginald Richardson retire with months of state pay after he pleaded guilty to assaulting a child at a Salem after school…
Officials dodge questions over handling of state official’s assault conviction
Emails show top state officials were content to let Reginald Richardson retire with months of state pay after he pleaded guilty to assaulting a child at a Salem after school…
LISTEN IN: Man admits guilt in driving drunk, killing 4 in Salem homeless camp
Pause a few moments and get the inside scoop on stories produced by your local news team at Salem Reporter. Click and listen anytime. TODAY: How the case of a…
LISTEN IN: Man admits guilt in driving drunk, killing 4 in Salem homeless camp
Pause a few moments and get the inside scoop on stories produced by your local news team at Salem Reporter. Click and listen anytime. TODAY: How the case of a…

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