During their Monday, April 22, meeting, the Salem City Council opted to postpone their decision on a tax exemption for a planned apartment complex on the site of the former Salem City Hall.
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Salem man arrested for fentanyl, illegal gun possession
Daniel Northcutt, 35, was booked Tuesday into the Marion County Jail after police seized suspected fentanyl, a sawed-off shotgun and a handgun from his Northeast Salem hotel room, according to the Salem Police Department.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies in crash on SE Commercial Street, road reopened
Salem police said they expect Commercial Street to reopen by 10:30 a.m. following a collision between a car and motorcycle.
VOTE 2024: What to know about the May 21 primary election in Salem
From presidential candidates to Salem’s mayor, here’s a guide to learning more about local candidates, checking your party registration and more.
Q&A: Republican candidates for Oregon attorney general answer our questions
Will Lathrop and Michael Cross are running to be Oregon’s top law enforcement official.
COLUMN: Checking your Medigap coverage can save hundreds annually
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.
Elizabeth Steiner, Democratic treasurer candidate, wants more Oregonians to save
Oregon’s legislative budget writer said as treasurer she’d double the number of kids with college savings accounts and start a baby bonds program.
Jeff Gudman, Democratic treasurer candidate, wants PERS balanced
A former Republican, Gudman will run as a Democrat because the Republican party’s values no longer mesh with his own.
Scots acapella group heads to national competition
Thirteen McKay High School singers will compete Friday in New York City. It’s the second year in a row Scots-Apella has made it to nationals.
Salem’s violent crime dipped, homicides at 15-year high in 2023
The number of violent crimes reported in Salem declined slightly last year but is still up about 61% compared with a decade ago. Reported property crimes were at a 12-year low.