The topic: Marion and Polk counties had their highest voter turnout for a non-presidential primary in the past decade following a last-minute ballots returned. Read the original story HERE. Federal pandemic relief funds Salem recently received will help fill a funding gap for a long-awaited housing project for chronically homeless residents[Read More…]
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ON THE AIR: One Salem city race ended up close – a one-vote margin
The topic: Mailed ballots still coming from the May 17 primary election may settle one close race for Salem City Council. Read more HERE. The city of Salem is now polling voters on what to include on its upcoming infrastructure bond (read more HERE) and Church at the Park has[Read More…]
ON THE AIR: Salem is getting a new mayor after a costly campaign
The topic: The campaign to succeed Chuck Bennett as Salem mayor was an expensive race between two civic leaders. Chris Hoy won the office, shifting seats in the Salem City Council chamber. Read more HERE. Plus, hundreds of people gathered in Salem to honor the late Gerry Frank, Oregon’s “Premier[Read More…]
ON THE AIR: Why a mother is taking on Salem police over the death of her son
The topic: A mother contends Salem police acted too quickly when responding last year to a crisis involving her son in July 2021. The confrontation led to his death. Read the original story HERE. Meantime, fentanyl continues to ravage Oregon and police make an arrest in Salem. (that story is[Read More…]
ON THE AIR: Flights may return to Salem, plus city budget woes
The topic: Commercial air service is closer to returning to Salem, but hopes hinge on a federal grant the city has applied for. Read more HERE. Also, we explain the city’s budgeting woes and what’s ahead when one-time Covid relief money runs out (read more HERE), and talk about what’s[Read More…]
ON THE AIR: The backstory on another fatal police shooting in Salem
The topic: A Marion County grand jury found a Salem police officer was justified in shooting and killing a 28-year-old man in northeast Salem after he fought with officers and deployed one of their Tasers, according to a statement from District Attorney Paige Clarkson’s office. The statement provided the first[Read More…]
ON THE AIR: How to get ready to vote in the May 17 primary
The topic: Ballots are headed out and Salem voters will decide on a new mayor, councilors and perhaps legislators. What you need to know is HERE. And we’ve also got some details on the new owners of beloved brunch spot Word of Mouth (story HERE). Today’s guest: Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter’s[Read More…]
ON THE AIR: New school policy on trans students is stirring controversy in Salem
The topic: The Salem-Keizer School District revised its policies on transgender students, updating what’s been in place already. But the change is prompting misinformation and complaints. Read the original story HERE. An archeological dig in Salem isn’t quite an Indiana Jones adventure, but fascinating nonetheless (that story HERE). Fentanyl is becoming[Read More…]
ON THE AIR: Those running for mayor back Salem’s climate action plan – in phases
The topic: The two candidates for Salem mayor went head to head before the Salem City Club and there wasn’t much political daylight between the two. Chane Griggs and Chris Hoy instead pointed to their own backgrounds as the reason they should be voted mayor. Read the original story HERE.[Read More…]
ON THE AIR: As pandemic fades, Salem Hospital is facing new challenges
The topic: A top federal official came to Salem to talk with local hospital officials about the need for residents to catch up on delayed medical care, pushed off by Covid. The reduction in pandemic cases means shifting resources to the backlog. Read the original story HERE. Plus, the new Saxon[Read More…]