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In the past five years, over 1,100 affordable apartments have been added to Salem. Last month, Sequoia Crossings added 60 units to the tally.

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With each complex that opens comes reader questions about what “affordable” means, who funds the projects and how it fits into government priorities to address homelessness.

We’re planning to answer those questions in a multi-part series, starting here.

If you have any questions about affordable housing you’d like to see us address, email reporter Abbey McDonald at [email protected].

Here’s some of today’s news. You can always find our latest reports on our website.

Salem is in an affordable housing building boom, but need remains high
What is affordable housing, and how does it work in Salem? Salem Reporter is taking a deeper look at a key state and local priority in a series of articles.
Salem is in an affordable housing building boom, but need remains high
What is affordable housing, and how does it work in Salem? Salem Reporter is taking a deeper look at a key state and local priority in a series of articles.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Kids’ clothing swap, free CPR training and Valentine’s Drive for St. Francis
Salem’s neighborhood associations are hard at work planning the Englewood Forest Festival, a free clothing swap and other community events. Here’s a roundup of neighborhood news for February.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Kids’ clothing swap, free CPR training and Valentine’s Drive for St. Francis
Salem’s neighborhood associations are hard at work planning the Englewood Forest Festival, a free clothing swap and other community events. Here’s a roundup of neighborhood news for February.
Willamette, Chemeketa start partnership to make college transfers easier
Each year, close to a dozen students transfer from Chemeketa Community College to Willamette University. Making the switch will be easier with the new Bearcat Pathway program.
Willamette, Chemeketa start partnership to make college transfers easier
Each year, close to a dozen students transfer from Chemeketa Community College to Willamette University. Making the switch will be easier with the new Bearcat Pathway program.
Oregon lawmaker’s ‘simple’ attempt to push back against book bans becomes culture war flash point
A Senate bill would prevent districts from banning textbooks or library books because they include stories about protected groups.
Oregon lawmaker’s ‘simple’ attempt to push back against book bans becomes culture war flash point
A Senate bill would prevent districts from banning textbooks or library books because they include stories about protected groups.

FREE TICKETS – TOWN HALL ON GUN VIOLENCE

Salem Reporter’s Town Hall on Gun Violence will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Elsinore.

The Town Hall planned in January was canceled because of weather. This is free and open to the public but you will need a ticket.

At the Town Hall, experts will share the facts about surging gun violence in the community. This powerful program will pull back the curtains on this safety threat – and share how you can make a difference. This is a place for you as a citizen to help solve a community challenge.

The team at Salem Reporter invites you to join us for an extraordinary evening.

DATE/TIME: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Doors open at 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. S.E.

FREE TICKETS: Available online

LEARN MORE: Editor’s note

QUESTIONS: Email Editor Les Zaitz – [email protected].

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