Salem City Council eyes downtown safety, cleanliness, livability Whitney Woodworth Much of Salem City Council's meeting on April 27 will focus on livability, safety and economic vibrancy in downtown. The discussion comes after months of work from the Safe... See more
LOCALCrooked House Playground at Bush's Pasture Park reopens with updates Whitney WoodworthApril 24, 2026, 4:02 a.m. PTThe Crooked House Playground at Bush's Pasture Park reopened on April 21 with new synthetic grass surfacing.Whitney Woodworth/Statesman ... See more
Incumbent and tech CEO running for Salem City Council Ward 8 Whitney Woodworth - The Salem City Council Ward 8 race is a rematch between incumbent Micki Varney and challenger Chris Cummings. - Varney is running on her experience and track record in addres... See more
Woodburn Police look for driver who hit, injured juvenile cyclist Whitney Woodworth Woodburn Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a hit-and-run driver who struck a juvenile on a bicycle on March 30. The crash occurred around 1... See more
Incumbent, businesswoman run in Salem City Council Ward 6 race Whitney Woodworth - Incumbent Councilor Mai Vang and challenger Betsy Vega are competing for the Ward 6 seat on Salem City Council in the May 19 primary election. - Vega is focusing her campai... See more
