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Kyle Hedquist, convicted of murder, has been taken off the police and fire boards in Salem.

Kyle Hedquist, convicted of murder, has been taken off the police and fire boards in Salem.

Salem City Council Revokes Appointment of Convicted Murderer After facing weeks of criticism and public outcry, the Salem City Council made the decision to remove Kyle Hedquist, a convicted murderer, from his role on a commission that advises the city’s police and fire departments. This action effectively reversed a prior reappointment he received just a […]

Salem council reevaluates convicted murderer Kyle Hedquist’s position on police board

Salem council reevaluates convicted murderer Kyle Hedquist's position on police board

Controversy Over Reappointment of Convicted Murderer to Police Oversight Board A contentious decision to keep a convicted murderer on a police oversight board in Salem, Oregon, is facing renewed scrutiny. This comes as two members of the Salem City Council, who had originally supported the appointment, are reportedly looking to reverse their votes. Scotty Nowing, […]

Convicted Killer’s Placement on Public Safety Board Angers Salem City Police

Convicted Killer's Placement on Public Safety Board Angers Salem City Police

The Salem Police Union is urging the City Council to reverse its recent decision to reappoint a man with a murder conviction to a board that reviews police actions. The City Council voted 5-4 on December 8 to reassign Kyle Hedquist to the Community Police Review Board, as reported. Hedquist had been convicted in 1995 […]

PacificSource Medicaid patients alerted about possible coverage loss at Salem Health on Jan. 1

PacificSource Medicaid patients alerted about possible coverage loss at Salem Health on Jan. 1

Concerns Over Access to Salem Health for Low-Income Residents In Marion and Polk counties, over 140,000 low-income individuals might struggle to secure appointments at Salem Health next year. A letter from PacificSource Community Solutions, sent out during Thanksgiving week, informed members that Salem’s primary hospital could be removed from its network. This nonprofit manages the […]

Salem officials criticized for trying to prohibit religious groups from using school facilities

Salem officials criticized for trying to prohibit religious groups from using school facilities

The Salem School Committee in Massachusetts is encountering significant criticism and the threat of lawsuits over a proposed policy that would prevent religious groups, including the House of Promise Church, from renting school facilities. A letter from the Massachusetts Liberty Law Center, directed to the Salem Schools Committee members, claims that this new policy discriminates […]

Salem, Massachusetts, to Give Guaranteed Cash to Low-Income Residents

The mayor's office announced that Salem will join the list of Massachusetts cities that have introduced programs that provide unconditional cash payments to low-income residents. City government and California-based organizations together As part of a study conducted by Salem State University, 100 applicants will be selected to donate $500 a month for one year, Mayor […]