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Several neighborhood associations are teaming up for a candidate forum tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13.

Salem residents have a chance to hear from candidates for Ward 2 and 6 council seats. That’s Councilor Linda Nishoka and challenger Manny Martinez, and Councilor Mai Vang with challenger Betsy Vega. One of the two mayoral candidates will also attend, organizers said.

The forum will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Jory Apartments in the main office building, 909 Park Ave. N.E., and online here. It’s organized by the North East Salem Community Association, East Lancaster Neighborhood Association and Northeast Neighbors.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem.

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CITY MEETING: City council to consider $1 million land deal for affordable housing 

Salem city councilors will consider voting Monday to authorize a land deal to acquire about an acre of land at Northeast Evergreen Avenue currently owned by Northwest Human Services. To…

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Months of work later, Marion County no longer in public defense crisis

Marion County has reducd the number of people facing criminal charges with no attorney to nearly zero. The change comes after years of work by attorneys to manage climbing caseloads…

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PHOTOS: Hundreds of alpacas convene in Salem for fairgrounds showcase

Alpacas from Oregon, California, Washington and around the country gathered at the fairgrounds for a three-day showcase that included a fleece judging competition, halter show, market and more. To comment…

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Oregon leads argument against Trump’s tariffs again

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield spoke with reporters following the first hearing in a second lawsuit brought by two dozen attorneys general against Trump. To comment on this story, use…

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READERS REACT: “Good article. Sounds like various parties are finally working together. The system only works when you have both contractors and public defenders. The problem going forward will be whether anyone who graduates from law school will chose to work in criminal defense or prosecution because of the trauma, stress and low pay. These are not 40 per hour week jobs.” -p&S, commenting on Madeleine Moore’s story about how Marion County addressed its public defender crisis.

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