Salem-Keizer schools could see tens of millions of dollars in cuts next year, challenging educators to meet the needs of thousands of local children who will begin school in the fall months behind after prolonged closures. Superintendent Christy Perry will present a draft budget to the district’s budget committee Tuesday[Read More…]
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Uncategorized Few details clear on how coronavirus spread in south Salem nursing home
Salem Transitional Care (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Government health officials and company executives are providing little information about the cause of Salem’s worst outbreak of COVID-19 at a nursing home, detected by what they say was intensified testing of all residents. Salem Transitional Care, a rehabilitation and nursing facility owned by[Read More…]
Marion County and others are preparing to reopen. But questions hang over how that will happen
Cat Frum, Santiam Brewing bartender, puts together an order for delivery on Friday, April 10. Frum has had to expand her job duties to include assembling and coordinating the delivery of orders direct to customers’ homes in recent weeks. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Kim Parker-Llerenas, executive director of local workforce development[Read More…]
Uncategorized Despite current restrictions, Salem gym moves ahead with blood drive
Michele Vanderyacht donates blood at each of Epic Fitness’ blood drives. (Courtesy/ Michele Vanderyacht) Michele Vanderyacht was preparing for Epic Fitness’ 27th blood drive when the coronavirus pandemic hit. With the gym closed on March 21, Vanderyacht was unsure the planned event, set for Friday, May 15 from 1 p.m.[Read More…]
Uncategorized And now a break from the pandemic in Salem
Salem musicians Dan Wetzel and Kristen Grainger, unable to perform at indoor venues due to COVID-19 restrictions, invited friends and neighbors to a free outdoor Mother’s Day concert on May 10. The performance was in Fairmount Park on South Rural Avenue, where there was plenty of room for social distancing[Read More…]
PHOTOS: Life as a leader during the pandemic – Commissioner Colm Willis
Colm Willis, Marion County commissioner, sits in on a homeless alliance executive meeting video conference on May 5, 2020. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Like just about everyone else, life has changed for Colm Willis, chair of the Marion County Board of Commissioners. “I would say the pace has been more intense,”[Read More…]
SALEM IN NEED: Family Building Blocks stepping up for vulnerable families
Family Building Blocks of Salem is continuing to provide help to area families during the pandemic. The nonprofit urges those who want to find out what help is available to call 971-301-1003. (Submitted photo) Family Building Blocks live by the mission to “Keep Children Safe and Families Together.” The nonprofit[Read More…]
Wondering which downtown businesses are still open? A new guide has answers
People shop in downtown Salem in the winter. (Caleb Wolfe/Salem Reporter). Downtown Salem seems like a ghost town with retailers and restaurants closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s activity beneath the quiet as downtown businesses find ways to serve customers. Now, the Salem Main Street Association, a group[Read More…]
PHOTOS: See school additions taking shape at North, McNary, Waldo and Judson
The new gym under ongoing construction at North Salem High School on May 6, 2020. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Expansions to make room for a growing student body are nearly complete at North Salem and McNary high schools, the first in the district to undergo substantial work as part of a[Read More…]
Uncategorized PHOTOS: A high-altitude salute to Salem’s health care workers, first responders
Two F-15 Eagles from the 142nd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard soar above the Capitol on Friday, May 8, to honor Salem health care workers and first responders. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) The perfect blue sky made for a dramatic backing for two F-15 Eagles that flew across[Read More…]
