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Salem City Council to vote on millions in bond spending for affordable housing
Salem City Council is set to vote Monday on moving millions of infrastructure bond dollars to two large affordable housing developments planned in the city. In 2022, Salem voters approved a $300-million infrastructure bond to fund new roads, sidewalks, libraries, and parks. The bond included $10 million set aside for expanding affordable...
Wanted: Oregon artists for Keizer's inaugural art fair
The Keizer Art Association has been talking about hosting an art fair for more than a decade, never wanting to compete against longstanding events in Salem and Silverton. But the all-volunteer nonprofit saw an opening this summer when Salem Art Fair & Festival shifted to September and Silverton Fine Arts Festival announced it would be placed "on pause" for 2024.
Marion County agrees to pay nearly double rates to Reworld incinerator in Brooks
Marion County has signed a six-month contract extension with Reworld Marion, which operates the municipal waste incinerator in Brooks, nearly doubling the amount per ton the county pays the company to take the county’s garbage. The increase amounts to about $1.3 million over the term of the contract, which ends Dec. 31. The...
Oregon Health Authority issues measles advisory
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and county public health officials are investigating two cases of measles in a single Clackamas County household. One household member, an unvaccinated adult, was confirmed to have measles Friday, June 14. The individual developed a rash June 11. While the time range of the exposure is believed to be between May 19 and June 4, the specific location of the exposure, which occurred in Marion County, is unknown, suggesting there may be other, unreported measles cases in Oregon, according to...
LISTENING SESSIONS ON DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ELLIOT STATE RESEARCH FOREST
The Department of State Lands is hosting a series of online and in-person listening sessions for residents to learn more and share feedback on the draft Forest Management Plan for the Elliot State Research Forest. A release from the DSL said the listening sessions are being held during the 45-day...
Bremik Construction: Woodburn Fire Station #21 Remodel & Addition
Remodel of existing bldg. & small addition to Fire Station 21. Local subcontractor participation, Disabled Veteran and DMWESB Goal Attainment Strategies: This project is encouraging the utilization of local subcontractors. Both state and federal DMWESB and disabled veteran certifications will be recognized. Job Walk: July 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
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