Salem news — 2025-08
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Salem Moves Closer to Forming Hispanic Advisory Commission
A new commission designed to give Salem’s Hispanic community direct access to City Hall is one step closer to becoming reality. A city committee voted unanimously this week to back...
Episode 12: Inside the Marion Berries: Team, College Dreams & Baseball Futures with Cole Stringer & Andrew Moon
What makes the Marion Berries special? In this episode, Director of Baseball Operations Cole Stringer and standout player Andrew Moon give us a closer look at the team. From the...
Salem Chamber Pushes Back Against Cherriots Payroll Tax Proposal
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is urging Cherriots, the city’s public transit provider, to shelve or send to voters its latest plan to levy a new payroll tax on...
Noemi Legaspi Launches Republican Campaign for Oregon House District 22 in Competitive Race
WOODBURN — Mental-health clinician and longtime Woodburn community leader Noemi Legaspi has entered the race for the Republican nomination in Oregon’s closely watched House District 22, setting up a potential...
From Silence to Storytelling: How Hearing Loss Sparked a Salem Hybrid Haven
On New Year’s Day 10 years ago, Andrea Randall awoke to a world that would never sound the same.Her head ached. The room spun. At the emergency room, doctors diagnosed...
Salem's Center 50+ Lands $2.7 Million Private Lifeline as Public Funds Tighten
A major private donation is set to expand senior services across Marion County, a move that feels both like a victory and a stark reminder of the new reality. Just...
Salem businessman reflects on ethics complaint and lessons from fair board service
A Salem food vendor and former Marion County Fair Board chair, Mike Adams, recently addressed an ethics case that concluded this summer with a letter of education from the Oregon...
Keizer Council Formally Opposes Cherriots Payroll Tax After Heated Testimony
The Keizer City Council has formally opposed the proposed Cherriots payroll tax, marking a pivotal moment in the debate over how Salem-Keizer’s transit system should be funded. The decision, made...
Tracy Cramer Launches 2026 Senate Bid in Competitive Marion County District
Former state Rep. Tracy Cramer, a Republican who served one term in the Oregon House, announced Monday she is running for the state Senate in 2026. Cramer is seeking the...
Salem’s New Welcome Sign Unveiled — Bold, Correct, and a Boost for Community Pride.
Salem, Ore. — August 13, 2025 — At noon yesterday , Salem officials, community leaders, and local artists gathered at the corner of Portland Road and Hyacinth Street NE to...