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The Salem City Council meets Monday to consider $2.36 million for upgrades and staffing at the Salem Municipal Airport, among other measures.

Read below for details on this evening’s agenda, and how to participate in the council’s first in person meeting since the pandemic began.

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

YOUR GOVERNMENT: Council to vote on $2.4 million airport terminal upgrade, staffing
At Monday’s meeting, the council will also swear in new members and discuss land use and improvement projects.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Council to vote on $2.4 million airport terminal upgrade, staffing
At Monday’s meeting, the council will also swear in new members and discuss land use and improvement projects.
Salem will get fourth farmers market at Chemeketa in 2023
Salem Community Markets is preparing for its largest season yet, with a March 4 opening date for the flagship Saturday Market.
Salem will get fourth farmers market at Chemeketa in 2023
Salem Community Markets is preparing for its largest season yet, with a March 4 opening date for the flagship Saturday Market.
Oregon Treasurer will begin sending checks to people with unclaimed funds
The state Treasury plans to send checks of up to $10,000 to people with unclaimed paychecks, security deposits, tax refunds or other unclaimed property. 
Oregon Treasurer will begin sending checks to people with unclaimed funds
The state Treasury plans to send checks of up to $10,000 to people with unclaimed paychecks, security deposits, tax refunds or other unclaimed property. 

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