City struggles to hire violence reduction coordinator
Good evening, Salem.
Nurses and community health workers will be available Tuesday at Peace Plaza for health screenings and resources.
Northwest Human Services' outreach van will be at the plaza from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. The plaza is located between City Hall, 555 Liberty St. S.E. and the Salem Public Library.
A nurse can provide blood pressure and heart rate checks, minor wound care and first aid kits. Health workers can also provide water, snacks, hygiene kits and help people with applications for health insurance, food assistance and homeless services.
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As local organizations and the faith community work to employ tactics like community peace walks to help curb violence in Salem, the city is struggling to hire for what isu0026hellip;
The Salem City Council will vote Monday on a set of housing code changes which would allow for more accessory dwelling units, more apartments over retail spaces and would speedu0026hellip;
Wine enthusiasts competed over the weekend to get the most juice by crushing wine grapes with their feet. The annual event draws a crowd, and plenty of costumes, to Willametteu0026hellip;
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