The topic: They have been in Ukraine, leaving Salem to help people with disabilities. They are providing a real time sense of what the country is enduring under Russian attack. And find out which Salem chef is getting a crack at the big time (original story HERE) and the end of[Read More…]

The topic:  Clearing Salem’s streets of abandoned RVs is no easy task – broken down, filled with sewage, failing in other ways. The city is figuring what to do. The full story is HERE. The top job in city government is open and councilors have thoughts on filling the slot.[Read More…]

The topic: Salem Hospital spent more than it took in during 2021, costs pushed up by pandemic-related costs. Here are the details behind the numbers and the original story is HERE. And you can also listen in on what’s coming as mask mandates go away (original story HERE) and why[Read More…]

The topic:  A dangerous scene unfolded in a north Salem park in February when a driver wouldn’t obey police commands and pointed a pellet gun at one officer, according to details released after a lengthy investigation. Read the original story HERE. Meantime, a couple from Salem is helping in Ukraine[Read More…]

The topic:  A Salem city councilor abruptly resigned recently as personal demands continue to mount. The full story is HERE. The city is also targeting a sidewalk for special attention – the story is HERE – and now there’s talk of a new city flag. That story is HERE. Today’s[Read More…]

The topic: The Salem YMCA pulled it off – a major fund drive that leaves the building debt free. The story is HERE. And coffee giant Dutch Bros is finding a novel use for used grounds. That story HERE. Meantime, at the Oregon State Hospital, normal routines return as the[Read More…]

The topic:  As Salem continues to grapple with homeless issues, a dynamic team spends hours going out to see people where they live on the streets and in parks. They provide sometimes life-saving help for those who sometimes shy from medical clinics. Read the original story HERE. Today’s guest: Ardeshir Tabrizian,[Read More…]

The topic:  Mayor Chuck Bennett recently gave his State of the City speech, giving frank assessment of city’s struggles with homelessness. He also again urged more funding for Salem police to deal with issues such as traffic. The original story is HERE. Today’s guest: Saphara Harrell, Salem Reporter’s local government reporter.[Read More…]

The topic: A Salem company, SVN Commercial Advisors, staged an economic summit to share details on what’s happening in Salem’s housing market. To no one’s surprise, the cost of housing is high – and even finding a place remains a challenge. Presenters looked ahead to what is coming for those looking[Read More…]

The topic:  Marion County is experiencing declining rates of recidivism, traced in part to community programs that help inmates return to the community and provide services to keep them from getting into legal trouble again. Today’s guest: Ardeshir Tabrizian, Salem Reporter’s public safety and housing reporter. Our media partnership: Salem Reporter is[Read More…]