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.
Salem-Keizer School District is considering closing up to eight elementary schools in 2027 amid community concerns over academic impacts.
National experts note that past closures have temporarily lowered test scores (research by Bates College professor Mara Tieken) and urge a careful review before changes take effect.
A Marion County Grand Jury report released Sept.
30 found Oregon State Hospital in Salem lacks enough staff, training and stable leadership + the report calls for better safety measures for both patients and employees. The Oregon Health Authority says ongoing changes aim to address these issues.
Salem-Keizer closed Hazel Green and four other elementary schools in 2011 due to budget cuts.
Some former school buildings were demolished or have been repurposed as private and charter schools, showing a lasting impact on the community.
A billboard on Commercial Street features local resident Brendon Bennett's portrait as part of a national fentanyl awareness campaign.
An event in South Salem on Saturday, Oct. 10 will distribute Narcan and recovery resources.
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