During the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 25, teens, librarians and community members said they did not want to see deep cuts to the Salem Public Library.
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Vast majority of city council say they won’t close the library
Seven of nine Salem city councilors told Salem Reporter they would not vote for a city budget that closed the Salem Public Library, while two didn’t respond. But most said cuts will likely be needed.
Health authority launches website to ease abortion access as Supreme Court hears anti-abortion case
The Oregon Health Authority launched a website to make it easier for women to access an abortion on Tuesday.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County Commissioners add money to homeowner rehab program
Commissioners on Wednesday approved additional funding for a program which helps low-to-moderate-income homeowners pay for a new roof, ventilation system or other such improvements.
COLUMN: Oregon’s most common Medicare questions, answered
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available to answer your questions.
Kotek’s wife gets aide, office space as governor considers creating ‘Office of the First Spouse’
The move to create an office for the governor’s wife comes shortly after three top Kotek administration officials stepped down or took leave.
UPDATE: Councilors approve public takeover of Salem’s ambulance service
During their meeting on Monday, March 25, city councilors approved the fire department’s takeover of citywide ambulance operations from Falck beginning in 2025.
Salem man accused of stealing enormous amount of mail faces federal charges
Counterfeit mailbox keys, checks, bank cards and 30 pounds of mail are among the items seized during a police search of a south Salem apartment after years of complaints from Salem residents of mail theft.
Most Oregonians keep their Medicaid benefits as state unwinds pandemic-era protections
More than 1 million low-income Oregonians will continue to receive free health care benefits through the Oregon Health Plan.
Salem Reporter managing editor selected for global journalism training program
Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter’s managing editor, has been selected to join a new international program to train in advanced digital reporting, the news business and leading a newsroom.