Salem City Council Chambers. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A former Salem city councilor was the subject of an ethics complaint after failing to disclose a potential conflict of interest during a Salem City Council meeting this summer. During a June meeting, the council denied awarding federal Housing and Urban Development dollars[Read More…]
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Uncategorized AROUND OREGON: State posts slowest population growth rate since 2012
Oregon’s population growth rate continues to dip, according to new data from Portland State University, though there are still plenty of new faces across the state. The Beaver State’s population grew by 31,655 people between July 1, 2019, and July 1, 2020, according to preliminary numbers from PSU’s Population Researcher[Read More…]
Restaurant association takes legal action to block state’s two-week freeze
Gov. Kate Brown announces new state restrictions in a news conference in Portland on Thursday, March 12. (Jonathan House/Pamplin Media) The politically powerful association representing Oregon’s bars and restaurants took Gov. Kate Brown to federal court on Friday, seeking to halt her orders that are keeping patrons out and costing[Read More…]
Uncategorized Local health officials say there is little evidence Salem restaurants and bars are helping spread Covid
Libby Anderson serves coffee at Archive with a mask and safe distancing on June 17, 2020. (Cathy Cheney/Salem Reporter) Diners have been cut off from sitting down for meals in the Salem area and county officials say they aren’t sure that’s a necessary move to contain the coronavirus. Authorities in[Read More…]
Uncategorized Salem teens keep SnoBall alive in its 67th year with virtual high school dance
Evyn Baker at the 2017 SnoBall dance, “Passport to Paris” (Courtesy/Janeen Baker) Salem’s teenagers have seen many of the hallmarks of high school cancelled this year, from catching up with friends in a crowded lunchroom to after school soccer rivalries, theater rehearsals and choir performances. Evyn Baker decided SnoBall would[Read More…]
Uncategorized After illustrious career with Salem police, Jerry Moore puts away his badge
Jerry Moore, Salem police chief, addresses protesters at the March for Floyd proceedings at the Capitol on Saturday, June 6. Moore was among the first speakers for an event that stretched on for hours. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) There’s a moment in Jerry Moore’s life that he returns to, standing with[Read More…]
After weeks of waiting, Deb Patterson wins race for Senate District 10
Senate District 10 candidate Deb Patterson. (Courtesy/Deb Patterson) Democrat Deb Patterson of Salem has prevailed in defeating state Sen. Denyc Boles, R-Salem. The race had been too close to call since election night. Despite an initial lead, Patterson held off declaring victory until all ballots, including those with signature issues,[Read More…]
Uncategorized Pandemic 101: how to get a Covid test, where to find Salem-specific data and other common questions
Everyone is sick of Covid, but unfortunately, the coronavirus isn’t sick of us. With all the information available from federal, state and local health agencies, we know it can be hard to get an answer to a specific question, so Salem Reporter compiled some basics based on the reader emails[Read More…]
Uncategorized AGENDA: As city prepares for a close look at police practices, six key questions emerge
Salem’s Community Policing Performance Audit Steering Committee. The steering committee guiding an audit into the Salem Police Department is meeting Thursday afternoon to go over its goals and objectives, including six questions that will guide the work. The Salem City Council called for the audit this summer following the racial[Read More…]
Uncategorized Marion County has spent more than $1 million on a hotel for Covid respite. Most of its rooms have sat empty
A sign directs patients at Salud Medical Center in Woodburn on Wednesday, April 29. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Marion County is spending $7,328 per day on a motel program for people who have tested positive or been exposed to Covid but have nowhere to isolate. There are currently two guests using[Read More…]
