Salem launched a new response team called REACH to handle 911 calls involving mental health crises and substance use – without relying solely on police or fire crews. Staffed by…

State regulators must approve a proposed merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics. Santiam leaders said they expect to keep existing clinics and facilities open under the merger.…

Salem Reporter has been selected for two national journalism programs that will help deliver more local reporting to Salem. Report for America will help fund a new education reporter focused…

The seven members of Gov. Tina Kotek’s new Data Center Advisory Committee will recommend regulations meant to protect energy and water amid rapid data center growth. To comment on this…