State insurance regulators warn consumers about self-funded and limited partner health plans that offer low premiums but may lead to high out-of-pocket costs.
The warning comes as open enrollment begins Nov. 1 — Oregonians are urged to verify agent credentials and review plan details carefully.
Lee Asher, founder of nonprofit The Asher House, leads a daily pack walk that brings joy to the shelter dogs near Salem.
A video captures the lively routine that highlights the animal sanctuary’s day.
Salem galleries and museums show 5 exhibits in October, including big landscape paintings, river watercolors, and woodcarving art.
The Salem Art Association hosts Taylor Manoles’ show (at the gallery) through Oct. 25 and downtown galleries hold an art walk with live music and food Friday, Oct. 2.
This summer, lightning storms sparked wildfires that burned 2.1 million acres statewide and cost $1.4 billion to suppress while two firefighters lost their lives and many homes and businesses were damaged.
Officials reported challenges with limited resources and inexperienced crews (according to state agencies).
Passengers boarding the Cascades line from Salem station will ride Amtrak's new Airo trainsets tomorrow, Sept.
30. The trains featuring colors inspired by the Cascades and upgraded amenities were previewed on Sept. 26 in Portland.
Marion County Fire District No. 1 received a $512K FEMA grant to fund volunteer positions, training and gear over the next four years.
The board is reviewing the award since it does not cover the full cost of a volunteer coordinator.
On Sept. 9, Brush College Elementary showed empty classrooms, part of a low enrollment trend in Salem-Keizer where seven schools are below 60% capacity + district leaders will consider these numbers among 11 factors when deciding which schools to shutter.
A recent survey by Northeast United (which polled residents across the area) shows public safety, crime, traffic and homeless-related public health concerns are the main problems in northeast Salem.
Local leaders and residents are set to discuss community-driven solutions.
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