What homeless are saying as Salem, ODOT clear downtown encampments Whitney Woodworth Kaitlyn Schwartz joined dozens of other campers under the Center Street off-ramp on July 13 in packing up her belongings and figuring out where she would sleep next. “Thi... See more
ODOT to clear growing homeless encampments in downtown Salem Whitney Woodworth Salem began assisting state agencies on July 13 as they cleared downtown homeless encampments on Oregon Department of Transportation properties. The growing encampments near th... See more
Legal review determines Ward 6 winner Betsy Vega eligible for council Whitney Woodworth Frontrunner Betsy Vega is eligible for Salem City Council candidacy and will continue to be the sole Ward 6 candidate on the November ballot, city officials said July ... See more
What's that new store near Target on Center Street in Salem? Whitney Woodworth Location: 3832 Center St. NE The 100th Consumer Cellular store held its grand opening at the former Rainbow West Christian Books store on June 25. The storefront is near Target... See more
Salem weighs extending lien forgiveness program for derelict buildings Whitney Woodworth After a lien forgiveness pilot proved successful in its first months, Salem City Council will consider extending the program until 2027 during its June 22 meeting. Th... See more
