The Cartwright, a multifamily apartment complex with commercial space, will take the place of a long-vacant lot at the corner of Southeast Commercial and South Bush Streets.
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Macy’s confirms plans to close 64 stores in 2025, including downtown Salem
Macy’s announced Thursday it would begin clearance sales for the Salem Center Macy’s this month and close this spring. The building is owned by local investors who plan to remodel it into a shopping and entertainment destination and keep the attached parking garage.
Mother of deceased Oregon inmate files wrongful death lawsuit against corrections agency
A $4 million lawsuit alleges Oregon State Penitentiary doctors could have prevented an inmate’s 2023 death from prostate cancer with timely treatment.
Adrian man with troubled financial past seeks millions from public for mushroom leather project
A man promoting revitalization of a defunct mushroom plant in Vale has a troubled financial history, records show. Columbia Sportswear, said to support the project, has never heard of it, an investigation by the Malheur Enterprise established.
Lawmakers propose pause on rate hikes from utilities embroiled in wildfire lawsuits
Oregon Republicans want to ban utilities from raising rates on customers if the companies have been involved in unresolved wildfire lawsuits for three or more years.
New Salem shelter to offer beds, resources to homeless families
The Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency has renovated the former Tanner Project building into a family shelter, called ARCHES Nest. It is set to open in late January.
Event highlights from Jan. 9-15: Ceili dance, Bush Barn artists, herbal workshop
Events in Salem this week include a workshop on herbal remedies, a reception welcoming a group of artists to the Bush Barn Art Center and a musical arrangement of Little Red Riding Hood by Salem Symphonic Winds.
Playground, picnic tables coming to Hayesville’s Parkdale Park
A state grant is funding the development of Marion County’s Parkdale Park, bringing a place for people to gather in northeast Salem. Work is expected to be finished this summer.
Salem firefighters headed to Los Angeles area to help fight wildfires
Marion County fire agencies are sending 44 firefighters and 10 engines to the Los Angeles area. They’re on the road and expected to arrive Thursday morning to help.
Disability watchdog group seeks order to find Oregon in contempt of court
Disability Rights Oregon wants a court order that will hold Oregon State Hospital accountable for failing to admit patients from jails within seven days.
