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If you have a community project that could improve Salem, the Rotary Club of Salem might have some money for you.

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The club’s Good Works Large Grant is now accepting applications for grants up to $75,000 to nonprofit organizations that “directly or indirectly foster, develop, promote, and encourage the health, education, and general welfare (primarily of youth) in the city of Salem and the surrounding area,” according to an email.

Applications are due Oct. 11, and project work should be completed by June 30, 2025.

For more information or a grant application, contact Beth Rhoades at [email protected].

Also, there’s still time to take our survey about how the city of Salem should address its budget deficit. It’s a quick five questions – fill it out here. We’ll bring you results later this week.

Here are some of our latest stories. Catch all of our latest reports on our website anytime.

Citizens on budget committee worry about payroll tax, cut impacts
The budget committee recommended the payroll tax be imposed without voter approval back in May. Salem Reporter caught up with citizen members for their thoughts on the vote, proposed cuts…
Citizens on budget committee worry about payroll tax, cut impacts
The budget committee recommended the payroll tax be imposed without voter approval back in May. Salem Reporter caught up with citizen members for their thoughts on the vote, proposed cuts…
PHOTOS: Viva Salem takes the stage
An inaugural Salem celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month brought colorful dancers and performers to Riverfront Park.
PHOTOS: Viva Salem takes the stage
An inaugural Salem celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month brought colorful dancers and performers to Riverfront Park.
WEIGH IN: How should Salem handle its budget deficit?
Salem Reporter wants your input on which cuts or other strategies city leaders should consider if voters don’t approve a payroll tax in November.
WEIGH IN: How should Salem handle its budget deficit?
Salem Reporter wants your input on which cuts or other strategies city leaders should consider if voters don’t approve a payroll tax in November.
Man sentenced to 34 years in prison for arson spree, killing 2 dogs
Carl Sandberg was found guilty through two separate trials of setting fire to three Salem homes and a church, breaking into multiple homes and stealing identities. Two of the house…
Man sentenced to 34 years in prison for arson spree, killing 2 dogs
Carl Sandberg was found guilty through two separate trials of setting fire to three Salem homes and a church, breaking into multiple homes and stealing identities. Two of the house…

ATTEND THE TOWN HALL

A Town Hall open and free to the public will explore issues around Salem’s new wage tax. Salem Reporter is hosting the event Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Elsinore Theatre. Voters will get a chance to decide whether the tax stays in November. 

Hear from supporters and opponents, get facts about city spending. Salem Reporter journalists will question panelists. GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE.

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