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What's that planned for a vacant lot on 13th Street in south Salem?
Description: A vacant lot at 13th Street SE and Rural Street SE is set to be transformed into an outpatient medical clinic. According to city permit records, a Cascade Foot Center is planned for the site in south Salem. The building would be 9,243 square feet and include multiple offices...
What the mayor, city council election results mean for Salem
In the wake of the 2024 Primary Election, Salem is set to have a new mayor and three new councilors come January. Though neither mayoral candidate has conceded or declared victory, Ward 6 Councilor Julie Hoy is on track to unseat Mayor Chris Hoy. Ballot returns posted late Thursday night showed Julie Hoy with a substantial lead.
Salem officials seek public help to find missing one-year-old
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A one-year-old baby in Salem is missing and is believed to be in danger. According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, the child, Odin E. Grant was last seen in Hood River in The Dalles on May 3, 2024, with his mother, Cecilia Grant aka Cecilia Gomez.
Meet our Mid-Valley: West Salem choir director Haole-Valenzuela drawn to "act of service"
West Salem’s High School Choir program celebrated a first-place win at Oregon School Activities Association’s Choir Competition this month when they were named champions in the 6A division. Director Cole Haole-Valenzuela said the title reflected the hard work students did throughout the year. "I'm really, really fortunate that...
North Marion's Callie Cutsforth wins 4A 1500 meter state title
Back in April, North Marion freshman Callie Cutsforth expressed her desire to finish on the podium for the 1500 and 800 meters at the OSAA track and field state championships. Well, she certainly exceeded her expectations. The freshman phenom displayed a masterclass of racing in the 1500 on Saturday, May 18, at Hayward Field in Eugene, as she knocked off the defending state champion La Grande's Brooke Perry and the...
How Woodburn, Jefferson fire districts rallied support from voters to pass levies
In the past few elections, some area fire departments had a rough time trying to get voters to pass operations levies. In this election, the levies are passing overwhelmingly. The operations levies put forth by the Woodburn and Jefferson fire districts are passing by huge margins in votes counted in the May 21 primary election.
Explore Oregon Podcast: Shellburg Falls reopens, but Valley of the Giants closed long-term
In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness reports on two beloved places — one that is reopening after a major wildfire and another that just closed because of a huge landslide. Shellburg Falls Recreation Area reopened this past weekend, and Urness talks about how the...
Salem-area restaurant openings, closings: JT's BBQ, Red Haus Pizza
In Restaurant Roundup, Em Chan shares some local restaurants' latest updates. Have a question for Chan to look into? You can send her your inquiries atechan@gannett.com. JT's BBQ officially closed after the second weekend in May. Owner JT Sanders began the food truck operation last year, serving up Texas-style barbecue...
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