On Friday, April 4, Marion County Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Danielle Bethell participated in the “Paint the Town Blue” parade from the Oregon State Fairgrounds to the Salem Police Department, joining community partners in recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Erin Burt and Kevin Thompson have your latest update on all things parks in Marion County for Spring, 2025. Winter, an adoptable Husky, joined them for the occasion.

Have you ever wondered how vital services like education, public safety, and infrastructure get funded here in Marion County? You might think the bulk is paid for by your tax dollars, right? Well, that’s only a piece of the story. The broader answer lies partly in a silent contributor…

"By understanding the resources we can provide and working to cover the gaps in services, we can come together and find the most effective path forward to restoring individuals in crisis in our community.”

“We have an amazing team at Marion County, and together we will continue working on the issues that are important to our community.”

“This year has a significant impact to us. With ReWorld closing on December 31 and no longer accepting medical waste within Marion County, we are no longer able to provide the reduced cost that we’ve been able to for decades.”

DON't FORGET: You are cordially invited to join us on October 24, 2024, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. for the Marion County Reentry Initiative (MCRI) “Giving People a Second Chance” breakfast.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Enforcement Division was recently recognized during the Marion County Board of Commissioners’ Regular Board Session for passing the accreditation cycle with Northwest Accreditation Alliance.

My name is Janell. My clean date from addiction is 3/29/24. This is my story of recovery.

Did you know that Marion County residents can get one free book a month mailed to their child up until the age of five?

The Marion County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Union Gospel Mission Salem for $1.4 million for the Simonka Place Renovation Project. Simonka Place is a facility that cares for women and children experiencing homelessness.

We were incredibly entertained to find a reprint of a January 19, 1913 issue of an Oregon Journal article regarding a fierce competition between rival volunteer firefighters in the late 1800s. We have summarized some of our favorite elements of the tale below.

Marion County took a significant step forward yesterday in addressing community behavioral health and public safety needs with the groundbreaking for a new Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) near Regal Santiam on Lancaster Drive in Salem.

This ordinance may lower property taxes back to pre-fire rates for those who have rebuilt or plan to rebuild their homes on the same lot.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes. Read what symptoms to look for.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes. Read what symptoms to look for.

Oregon's battle against opioid addiction, particularly fentanyl, has taken a new and important turn as the recently passed House Bill 4002 rolls back parts of drug decriminalization that happened under Measure 110.

For many families, the dream of homeownership can feel out of reach, especially in the current housing market. But with a helping hand, that dream can become a reality.

We are excited to announce that two parks in the North Fork Corridor are now open for recreation.

While adoption fees normally range from $100-$350, on Saturday, June 8th, adoption fees will be just $25 for all dogs over 6 months and over 25 pounds.