A firefighter suffered minor injuries at a two-alarm house fire Tuesday afternoon in the Faye Wright neighborhood.
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Family remembers kind, loving boy killed in south Salem shooting
Hector de Jesus Gonzalez Mendoza, 16, was shot and killed on June 23 in a south Salem neighborhood. His family has received little information about his death.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Summer gatherings, a new street mural and more happening around Salem in July
Grant gets a new street mural, glass birds come to parks around Salem and neighborhoods are preparing for National Night Out gatherings in August.
Oregonians wary of artificial intelligence, survey finds
Oregonians were generally optimistic about AI being used for advancements in medicine, science and research, but they were most worried about its impact on jobs.
Council approves transparency requirements for developers, millions on affordable housing projects
Salem City Councilors approved millions in funds to subside two affordable housing projects expected to bring 300 apartments to the city in coming years.
State issues air quality alert for Willamette Valley, northern Umatilla County
High smog levels are expected to last through Tuesday in the Willamette Valley.
Record-breaking heat wave to last through Tuesday
Salem’s triple-digit highs have broken records set in 1945 and 1960. No suspected heat-related deaths have been reported in Marion County.
BUILDING SALEM: Sushi, tacos and new apartments come to Liberty Road
Laike Plaza, a three-building development that includes a new Tony’s Taco Shop and Momiji Sushi, is wrapping up construction across from Sunnyslope Center.
Salem City Council pushes forward with affordable housing projects
Voters in 2022 set aside $10 million for city-funded affordable housing. On Monday, Salem city councilors will vote on using a portion of that money to subsidize two projects with over 300 planned apartments.
COLUMN: Hiring challenges remain for law enforcement in Salem area
While hiring challenges have eased for many employers, columnist Pamela Ferrara explains local police agencies are still seeing lower applicant numbers and beefing up recruiting efforts.