Whitney Woodworth
Statesman Journal
Salem, OR, United States
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On the agenda: Salem council initiates eliminating parking minimums
Salem City Council will conduct a first reading on code amendments to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements citywide. → Read More
Police activity closes lane on I-5 north near Salem, delays expected
Law enforcement activity closed one northbound lane of Interstate 5 near Salem Friday afternoon. → Read More
Salem man charged after illegal pot bust, 500 marijuana plants seized
Police seized more than 500 marijuana plants, 40 pounds of pot and 2,100 grams of marijuana extract following a bust at an illegal marijuana operation → Read More
Unsanctioned camps cleanup closes sidewalks surrounding Marion Parkade in downtown Salem
City officials are closing the sidewalks around Marion Parkade in downtown Salem for a month to clean, repair damage and install lighting. → Read More
Man sues Salem, accuses police of violating civil rights at protest
The incident in 2021 took place during one of many confrontations outside Salem's only Planned Parenthood on Wolverine Street and Lancaster Avenue. → Read More
Court Street in downtown Salem partially closes ahead of big change
After construction is completed in the next few weeks, Court Street will run east and west from Commercial Street to High Street. → Read More
East Salem could get a pedestrian bridge over Highway 22
Four lanes of speeding traffic divide residents living along Highway 22 in east Salem. → Read More
On the agenda: Salem City Council considers 3% raise for police
Salem City Council is set to vote on whether to give 3% raises to all sworn officers during Monday's council meeting. → Read More
Starting Monday, Salem Police will wear bodycams
After years of police, leaders and residents pushing for more accountability, all Salem police officers will have body cameras starting Monday. → Read More
Breakfast with the Chief returns to raise money for Salem Police
Salem Police Foundation's 12th annual Breakfast with the Chief is returning this year to the Salem Convention Center. → Read More
Grand jury: Salem police justified in fatally shooting man
A Marion County grand jury unanimously found Salem police justified in the shooting death of a man on Commercial Street in South Salem on Jan. 23. → Read More
Finding a place to live, even with a housing voucher, is a complex process
Across the country, rents and home prices have skyrocketed while the housing supply has plummeted. → Read More
Want to become a bald eagle monitor in Salem?
Several bald eagle families call Minto-Brown Island Park and Riverfront Park home. The city is looking for volunteers to monitor the eagles' nests. → Read More
Commercial Street closed near Kuebler in South Salem following fatal police shooting
Salem police officials advised drivers to seek alternate routes. → Read More
On the agenda: Salem council to consider plan to cut traffic deaths
Salem City Council will consider adding "Vision Zero" — a goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries over the next 10 years. → Read More
Get free health screenings, free day at pool, gym at Salem Kroc Center
Attendees at the Salem Kroc Center's annual health can sample a free day at the center's pool and gym along with free health screenings and tests. → Read More
What's up with the building signs at Commercial Street and Vista Avenue in South Salem?
The big blue and white Statesman Journal sign might be coming down at 340 Vista Ave. NE, but the news organization isn't going anywhere. → Read More
Flights by summer? Salem council approves $2.4M to ready airport for commercial service
The effort to revive commercial air service at Salem Airport just got $2.4 million closer to becoming a reality. → Read More
Salem man who killed 4 in homeless encampment to be sentenced
The man arrested for driving drunk, crashing into a homeless encampment north of downtown Salem and killing four people is set to be sentenced. → Read More
Meet our Mid-Valley: Teen builds new river trail for Keizer
Visitors and residents in Keizer now have a new trail to walk along the Willamette River, thanks to the work of a local teen. → Read More