Fixes to Oregon laws aim to help mentally ill people in Salem
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Thanks to all of you who came out to the Elsinore Theatre last night for our Town Hall on Salem's property tax levy proposal. If you missed it, you can watch the stream from Capital Community Media here.
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Today, we also published the final installment of reporter Abbey McDonald's series on the flaws of Oregon's mental health and civil commitment systems, as revealed in the life and death of one troubled Salem woman. See that link below.
Here's some of today's news. You can find all our latest coverage anytime on our website.
After years of inaction, lawmakers are turning their attention to key flaws in Oregon's civil commitment process. But needed space to treat people with severe mental illnesses still lags behind.
Notices posted on Rudy's Steakhouse Tuesday afternoon indicated the city of Salem was repossessing the space, leaving the future of the 27-year-old restaurant up in the air.
Celebrate Easter with egg hunts, Easter bunny photos and snacks at events around Salem over the weekend. Events will also include face painting, bounce houses and craft activities.
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