Salem-Keizer School Board to interview superintendent candidates this weekend
The Salem-Keizer School Board’s chair and a consultant won’t divulge how many applicants are being considered when the first round of board interviews begins Saturday.
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Oregon has failed to address its water security crisis, government report finds
An audit by the Secretary of State’s Office found divided authority on the issue, with the involvement of three departments, and a lack of funding and cooperation.
Kotek shares details of $130 million homelessness spending plan
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is asking the state Legislature to quickly spend $130 million to build 600 shelter beds, keep 9,000 families housed and help 1,200 homeless people find shelter statewide.
Covid weekly report for Jan. 27: Cases and hospitalizations decrease locally
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports ten newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
Salem-Keizer schools sees slight decline in graduation rate
The Salem-Keizer School District said the 2022 graduation rate was an improvement from pre-pandemic levels for years 2018-19.
Salem artist decorates eggs in Ukrainian tradition to support refugees
Jenny Orr first learned how to make pysanky eggs, decorated in Ukrainian tradition, from friends in high school. Now retired, she has raised over $1,600 for war refugees in Salem by selling dozens of the art pieces.
Auburn first elementary school in the state to receive Special Olympics banner for ‘unified’ work
In a ceremony, students and staff at Auburn Elementary School celebrate recognition for efforts to unify all students in activities. Special Olympics Oregon cited the school.
SPECIAL REPORT: DEQ steps up oversight after discovery of ‘reckless’ reporting by company
DEQ officials say the agency is more closely monitoring companies in its carbon credit Clean Fuels Program after TTS Charging sold $1.8 million in credits linked to false data.
Salem vet charged with DUI, hit-and-run after striking pedestrian with car
Before his Saturday arrest, Eric Webb, 49, had pleaded guilty to driving under the influence seven times in Oregon.
Salem nonprofit gets grant to teach documentary work to Native Americans
With a national grant in hand, Elderberry Wisdom Farm of Salem plans to teach Native American students skills for making their own documentaries.