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A statewide survey by DHM Research shows 37% of Oregonians considered moving within five years, with 54% of adults aged 18-29 planning relocation compared to 26% of residents aged 65 and older.

The survey also revealed small geographic differences, with 32% in Portland considering a move against the 37% statewide.

Kimber, an 11-year-old Golden Retriever, brings comfort at Salem Hospital where she helps patients, staff, and visitors every week.

Eric Schuman (78), her owner and a longtime volunteer, leads the hospital’s pet therapy program.

A state panel will send Oregon’s universal healthcare proposal to lawmakers by Dec.

1, with votes planned in 2027 or as a 2028 ballot measure. The plan would create a single-payer system that offers medical and mental health benefits without premiums or copays to lower costs.

The Salem-Keizer School Board meets today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2575 Commercial Street SE to begin two months of public review of proposals to close six elementary schools (public comment is included).

Santiam Hospital CEO Maggie Hudson retires Nov.

1 after six years at the helm, following a merger with Salem Health finalized Aug. 31.

The Riverfront Park playground reopened yesterday after six months of work that began in April, expanding the play area for local kids and families * additional improvements are planned soon.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is proposing to close Englewood Elementary as one of six schools, reassigning its students to Hoover Elementary and adjusting attendance boundaries to affect about 2,000+ students, roughly 5% of the district.

A Stop N Save market will open in the Fairview neighborhood in south Salem as the 4,000 sqft convenience store is set to occupy half of an 8,000 sqft building under construction at the corner of Lindburg and Strong roads, with a retail business planned for the other half.