When volunteers from Salem Harvest go to collect excess produce, it’s a big communal event. (Courtesy/Salem Harvest) Salem Harvest feeds hungry families by harvesting food that would otherwise go to waste. They work with local area growers and organize volunteers to collect unused crops and get healthy, fresh food into[Read More…]
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Amazon sees COVID-19 outbreak at Marion County warehouse
The 1-million-square-foot fulfillment center in southeast Salem owned by online retail giant Amazon was one of the companies named in recent OSHA complaints. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) The Oregon Health Authority is investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 among five workers at Amazon’s fulfillment center in Salem. The agency began publicizing outbreaks[Read More…]
Uncategorized City officials ask Salem residents to weigh in on new police chief hire
Salem Police Chief Jerry Moore.(Courtesy/City of Salem) Salem is starting a search for a new police chief and wants residents to weigh in through an online survey. Current Police Chief Jerry Moore announced his retirement in November after leading the Salem Police Department for 14 years. Job search firm Ralph[Read More…]
Uncategorized Outbreak at west Salem nursing home hit fast, prompting state action to stop coronavirus spread
Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights on May 15, 2020. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Over the last three months, the only time Annie Elkins leaves her room at Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights in west Salem is to walk her dog, Copper. She carries a Lysol wipe in her hand and leaves[Read More…]
For black Salemites, recent protests highlight longtime concerns over racial profiling and equity
Zack Jackson speaks to protestors on the Oregon State Capitol steps during the third night of demonstrations against police violence on Monday, June 1. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Five days of protests and marches over the death of George Floyd have catalyzed discussions around race and policing in Salem that many[Read More…]
Salem police chief justifies different treatment for armed civilians downtown during curfew
As protesters left the rally and vigil on Monday, June 1, police were prepared for another night of disturbances. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem police are being accused of favoring armed individuals standing outside of a downtown salon while applying a heavy hand to protesters to enforce the city’s curfew. As[Read More…]
Uncategorized Local data shows scattered new COVID-19 cases in past week, but no large outbreaks
Andrea Davila, a nurse at the Kaiser Permanente North Lancaster clinic administers a test for COVID-19 at the clinic’s drive-thru testing site on Wednesday, April 29. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Marion County has so far avoided large spikes in residents with COVID-19, even as testing rates have climbed in recent weeks[Read More…]
SALEM IN NEED: Children’s nonprofit needs school and art supplies
The Boys and Girls Club distributes fresh produce boxes to families. (submitted photo) The current global pandemic is touching many corners of our society, and the Boys & Girls Club programs are no exception. With the virus’ closure of schools and Clubhouses, club leaders are looking for innovative ways to[Read More…]
Uncategorized Salem imposes weeklong overnight curfew to quell trouble, still allowing demonstrations
As protesters left the rally and vigil on Monday June 1, police were prepared for another night of disturbances. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The city of Salem on Tuesday evening imposed an extraordinary week-long nighttime curfew across the city. The curfew is in place each night from 11 p.m. to 6[Read More…]
After three nights of curfew, questions arise about who’s being told to go home — and who’s actually going home
Boards cover broken glass doors at Salem Center on Sunday, May 31. Vandals broke the doors at the downtown shopping mall during a demonstration Saturday night. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Barely a week after Marion County residents were allowed to venture out after COVID-19-related restrictions were lifted, the city of Salem[Read More…]
