The Cherriots Board of Directors meets Thursday, Sept. 28, to hear a report about security and emergency management, and an update on construction to house electric buses.
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Kotek directs Oregon State Police to crack down on fentanyl, shares few details
The governor is asking state police to lend their expertise to help Portland and Multnomah County seize drugs and go after fentanyl dealers.
The world’s best slalom skateboarders come to Salem this weekend
Watch racers from 14 countries compete in the 2023 World Championships of Slalom Skateboarding at Bush’s Pasture Park this weekend, Sept. 29-Oct. 1.
In unique program, Salem high schoolers train to be therapists, social workers
A new behavioral health program opened this fall at Salem-Keizer’s Career Technical Education Center, with space for 60 high school juniors and seniors to learn about therapy, crisis response and other in-demand lines of work.
COLUMN: Check the Oregon birthday rule for Medicare changes
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.
Oregon rent increases will be capped at 10% in 2024
Oregon landlords subject to the state’s rent control law can raise rent at most 10% in 2024.
UPDATE: Council approves compromise motion on SCAN overlay zones
The Salem City Council meets Monday, Sept. 25, to consider a project that would remove an invasive plant from the Oxbow Slough in Minto-Brown Island Park, and revisit an ordinance that would allow for taller buildings in the South Central Association of Neighbors.
District seeks mediation with Salem-Keizer teacher union as budget shortfall looms
District and teacher union proposals remain $50 million apart on compensation after six months of bargaining. Superintendent Andrea Castañeda said Salem-Keizer needs outside help to reach an agreement, while union leaders called the move “premature.”
Salem man dies after being struck by tree branch
Jim Arnold died Sunday night after being struck by a heavy tree branch that fell on a parked food truck on Aug. 29. His sisters described him as a loving father and grandfather.
City drops legal fight over Salem firefighter’s 2019 cancer death
City leaders said Monday they would not contest survivor benefits for the widow of a former Salem firefighter who died of cancer in 2019.
