City Asks Corps to Take Additional Steps to Safeguard Salem’s Water in 2026 as Detroit Reservoir Drawdowns Begin
Salem, Ore. — The City of Salem is asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to include additional safeguards as it […]
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Oregon Housing and Community Services Takes Action to Preserve 1,300+ Affordable Homes
$23.2 million to help 15 distressed affordable rental developments SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) invests $23.2 million to stabilize affordable housing properties facing urgent financial challenges, helping preserve 1,362 homes at rents people can afford. The Housing Stability Council (HSC) voted Friday, […]
New Trash Receptacles Address Disposal Needs in Downtown Salem
Installation of new downtown trash receptacles will occur in stages between January and February. Installation began January 12, 2026. Salem, […]
State Urges People of Oregon to Act Before Open Enrollment Ends and Beware of Health Coverage Scams
Salem, OR — TK Keen, Oregon’s insurance commissioner, is reminding the people of Oregon that open enrollment for health coverage […]
Cherriots General Manager Allan Pollock Announces Intent to Retire
Announcement made during the Jan. 8 Board Work Session Retirement effective July 2026 following 19 years of service Board to […]
Salem City Council to Weigh $824K Fairview Park Grant, Consider New Capital Policy to Address Maintenance Costs
Salem City Council will consider a state grant for improvements to Fairview Park and a change in the Council’s Capital […]
Woodburn Mayor Frank Lonergan Calls for Cessation of ICE Operations
Woodburn, OR: Woodburn is a safe city, a place with a richly diverse cultural history, where people raise families, work […]
Salem Man Receives Life in Prison for an August 2023 Shooting of Three
State of Oregon v. Jose Raya-Lara Marion County Circuit Court Case 23CR40169 and 23CR33507 Salem, OR – January 9, 2026 – Today Marion County Circuit Court Judge Tracy Prall sentenced Jose Raya-Lara […]
Limited Area Drinking Water Warning: Boil Your Water Before Using
At approximately 7:00 pm on January 10, 2026, a Portland General Electric (PGE) power outage in the S4 water pressure […]
PGE Warns Customers of Deceptive Utility Scams
Jan. 7, 2026 – Portland General Electric (PGE) wants customers to be aware of misleading practices and deceptive utility scams. There […]