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Good evening, Salem.

Yesterday’s evening email had a typo in the contact information about the Rotary Club of Salem’s good works grant. We apologize – nonprofits seeking the grant or an application should contact Beth Rhoades at [email protected].

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The club is now taking applications through Oct. 11 for nonprofit organizations for projects up to $75,000 that encourage health, education and general welfare, particularly for youth, in Salem and surrounding communities.

In other news, photographer Eric Schuman snapped a few shots from this weekend’s Walk-N-Wag fundraiser for Willamette Valley Hospice. Here are some very good dogs strutting their stuff at Minto Brown Island Park.

Pups and their owners came out to the Walk-N-Wag Saturday, Sept. 23 at Minto Brown Island Park (Eric Schuman/Special to Salem Reporter)
Pups and their owners came out to the Walk-N-Wag Saturday, Sept. 23 at Minto Brown Island Park (Eric Schuman/Special to Salem Reporter)
Pups and their owners came out to the Walk-N-Wag Saturday, Sept. 23 at Minto Brown Island Park (Eric Schuman/Special to Salem Reporter)

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

District seeks mediation with Salem-Keizer teacher union as budget shortfall looms
District and teacher union proposals remain $50 million apart on compensation after six months of bargaining. Superintendent Andrea Castañeda said Salem-Keizer needs outside help to reach an agreement, while union…
District seeks mediation with Salem-Keizer teacher union as budget shortfall looms
District and teacher union proposals remain $50 million apart on compensation after six months of bargaining. Superintendent Andrea Castañeda said Salem-Keizer needs outside help to reach an agreement, while union…
City drops legal fight over Salem firefighter’s 2019 cancer death
City leaders said Monday they would not contest survivor benefits for the widow of a former Salem firefighter who died of cancer in 2019.
City drops legal fight over Salem firefighter’s 2019 cancer death
City leaders said Monday they would not contest survivor benefits for the widow of a former Salem firefighter who died of cancer in 2019.
Lawmakers return to Salem for meetings on homelessness, addiction and more
A series of legislative meetings this week will preview major issues facing Oregon for the 2025 session, including behavioral health, housing, tolling and the Pac-12 shakeup.
Lawmakers return to Salem for meetings on homelessness, addiction and more
A series of legislative meetings this week will preview major issues facing Oregon for the 2025 session, including behavioral health, housing, tolling and the Pac-12 shakeup.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve state money for community corrections
Commissioners on Wednesday voted to accept $27.2 million of state money for overseeing people on probation and post-prison supervision.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve state money for community corrections
Commissioners on Wednesday voted to accept $27.2 million of state money for overseeing people on probation and post-prison supervision.

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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