Upcoming projects planned for the coming year include improvements at Geer Community Park, added pedestrian safety and a community microgrid.
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YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider raises for elected officials
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider adding $34.9 million to a contract with a software firm for managing law enforcement records.
Senate GOP-led walkout gridlock deepens as 3 senators hit 10 unexcused absences
Talks between the two sides have stalled, with Republican leaders accusing Democrats of lacking good faith.
LISTEN IN: Salem acts to get its public camping law in line with court mandates
ON THE RADIO: Listen to our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Why the city is stepping back from its “sit-lie” laws, airline service for Salem still pending, and Marion County sheriff will hang up his badge.
Library director resigns for job in Beaverton
After 13 months leading Salem’s libraries, Kim Carroll has accepted a job to be closer to her family. The city will again be hiring for a new top librarian for the second time in two years.
Travel Salem salutes those who make the “most Oregon part of Oregon”
A coalition rebuilding trails in the Santiam Canyon and Chemeketa’s student winemakers were among those honored at the annual tourism awards.
How Oregon Rep. Charlie Conrad changed his mind to vote for abortion, gender-affirming care bill
The lone Republican to vote for the measure said talking with doctors and parents of trans kids persuaded him to support HB 2002.
Video shows driver ran stop sign in fatal collision with Salem cyclist
An investigation by Salem Reporter determined the driver involved in a fatal bicycle collision in March was speeding and disobeyed a stop sign. Salem police identified the driver as a DEA agent and later handed their investigation over to the Keizer Police Department. Marganne Allen, 53, the cyclist, died after the collision.
LISTEN IN: Records show among the first to get evidence photos was DEA agent’s boss
ON THE RADIO: Listen to our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: What records show about the conduct of an undercover agent just moments after a fatal crash involving a DEA agent.
UPDATE: Man dies after Friday stabbing at Salem Center Mall
Police say an altercation at the mall resulted in a 15-year-old boy fatally stabbing a man and fleeing.