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Yesterday, we inadvertently sent out last month’s column on local birds and their happenings. Today’s edition includes the latest from naturalist Harry Fuller on ospreys – we apologize for the error.

We got a handful of emails from readers, but we’re still interested in talking to Salemites about your student loan debt.

Our crew would love to hear your reaction to the forgiveness plan announced today. Will this help your household? Or not make much of a dent in what you owe? What questions do you have?

Contact Managing Editor Rachel Alexander at [email protected].

You can find all of our stories anytime by heading to our website. Here are today’s headlines.

Business leaders urge faster timeline on airport improvements to allow flights in 2023
A recent bankruptcy filing by the parent company of Aha! airlines won’t change the timeline for potential Salem air service, city and business leaders said, as other larger airlines are…
Business leaders urge faster timeline on airport improvements to allow flights in 2023
A recent bankruptcy filing by the parent company of Aha! airlines won’t change the timeline for potential Salem air service, city and business leaders said, as other larger airlines are…
Federal grants could help get dozens of Salemites off the streets
Applications are due Aug. 31 for a roughly $1.1 million federal grant intended to help connect the most vulnerable homeless residents in Marion and Polk counties with stable housing and…
Federal grants could help get dozens of Salemites off the streets
Applications are due Aug. 31 for a roughly $1.1 million federal grant intended to help connect the most vulnerable homeless residents in Marion and Polk counties with stable housing and…
COLUMN: What to know about switching from Obamacare to Medicare at 65
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available…
COLUMN: What to know about switching from Obamacare to Medicare at 65
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available…
DA backs Salem’s effort to keep police misconduct files secret
Marion County Deputy District Attorney Amy Queen said Monday she would allow the city of Salem to keep secret records sought by Salem Reporter detailing the allegations against former Deputy…
DA backs Salem’s effort to keep police misconduct files secret
Marion County Deputy District Attorney Amy Queen said Monday she would allow the city of Salem to keep secret records sought by Salem Reporter detailing the allegations against former Deputy…
COLUMN: Everything about the osprey is legitimate, but fishy
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his “Some Fascinating Things About Birds” column.
COLUMN: Everything about the osprey is legitimate, but fishy
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his “Some Fascinating Things About Birds” column.

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