Oregon Cracking Down on Abandoned Boats
SALEM, Ore. – Abandoned boats continue to harm Oregon’s rivers and coastlines. From huge vessels like the 100-foot Dredge Herb […]
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Marion County and City of Salem Launch REACH Team to Improve 911 Response for Behavioral Health and Complex Needs
SALEM, OR — Marion County Health & Human Services (MCHHS) and the Salem Fire Department officially launched the Rapid Engagement, […]
The Opioid Settlement Board allocates $13 million for Oregon’s Behavioral Health Resource Networks
PORTLAND, Ore.—The Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Board (OSPTR) on Wednesday allocated $13 million for the state’s Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BRHNs). This investment will help to close a […]
Portland Veterinarian Sentenced for Diverting Controlled Substances for Personal Use
Defendant Admitted Replacing Diverted Drugs with Saline, Impacting Treatment of More Than 200 Animals PORTLAND, Ore. — Dr. Brenda Brown-Carlson, a […]
Geren Island Fuel Spill Poses No Threat to Salem’s Drinking Water
Salem, Ore. — A limited-area fuel spill on the island that also houses Salem’s water treatment facility poses no threat […]
Oregon State Fire Marshal Urges Home Fire Safety During Community Risk Reduction Week
Salem, Ore. – Every 30 minutes, a fire agency in Oregon responds to a fire—an alarming reality that claimed 57 lives […]
Permanent Link to Governor Kotek Secures $25 Million for OHA and Hospitals to Protect Maternity Care
Governor Kotek Secures $25 Million for OHA and Hospitals to Protect Maternity Care
State health and hospital leaders unite to keep care local and strengthen community health. SALEM, Or. – Governor Tina Kotek announced today […]
Two Dead Following Single-Vehicle Crash in Turner
On January 18, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., first responders were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on Turner Road SE, […]
Salem Police Seek Grant to Help Stop Violence Against Women
Salem Police will apply for a $130,993 grant from the federal STOP Violence Against Women Act. The money will allow […]
Salem City Leaders Seek Ways to Reduce Future Budget Shortfall
s to R The City of Salem is focused on finding strategies and solutions to address projected budget shortfalls in […]