Some Latino-owned grocery stores on Lancaster Drive recently began offering free grocery delivery after seeing fewer customers following a rise in local immigration arrests.

Ramiro “RJ” Navarro, director of the Amiguitos Family and Child Care Center, is stepping down from his role after multiple employees reported receiving bad checks.

Former Gov. Ted Kulongoski, former Republican state Rep. Cheri Helt of Bend and Independent Party leaders are trying to open primary elections to all voters regardless of party affiliation.

Events in Salem this week include free Halloween activities at the Riverfront Carousel, scary songs at the Grand Theatre to support an upcoming musical and a dance lesson at Xichau0026hellip;