Your Thursday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
Salem business owners were, on the whole, not thrilled about a Cherriots plan to expand service by raising their taxes.
Board members with the transit agency tried to sell their plan during a tense meeting Thursday morning, saying businesses would benefit from workers and customers having easier access through expanded morning, evening and weekend hours. Most in the room were unconvinced, saying they can’t afford a a tax hike.
Reporter Madeleine Moore has a report below on what happened and what’s next. Her prior story here explains Cherriots’ aims in more detail.
Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime to find the latest about Salem.
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Business owners met with Cherriots leadership Thursday to discuss a proposed tax on Salem and Keizer businesses that will fund service expansion and bigger transit projects. Many attendees voiced frustration…
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Gov. Tina Kotek nominated Michael Tessean, most recently director of the Colorado State Board of Parole, to lead the Oregon Youth Authority after firing its former leader.
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A two-alarm house fire required hours of work and 43 firefighters to get under control. One occupant was taken to the hospital with burns.
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Riverfront Family Fest returns Saturday, Aug. 2, the Great Oregon Steam-Up continues, and Theatre 33’s New Play Festival is in full swing.
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is suing the federal government over a provision in Congressional Republicans’ massive tax and spending law that prevents Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursements for…
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