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A long-awaited affordable housing complex for domestic violence victims is nearing completion in downtown Salem.

A handful of hotels across Oregon work a lot differently now than they did three years ago.

A long-awaited project broke ground Thursday at the former Greyhound bus terminal in downtown Salem.

View Comments A young woman with a new baby escapes an abusive relationship and turns to the Center for Hope & Safety for emergency shelter. She is housed in a congregate setting, sharing living space and restrooms with other survivors. The Salem-based nonprofit organization connects her to resources and enrolls her in its rapid rehousing program, helping her to not just survive but thrive. It takes nearly two years, but she now has her own place, is going to school and has a job and access to ...