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Nominations are now open for the Crystal Apple awards, the annual honor recognizing local educators at a black tie gala.

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The awards are a joint effort of the Salem-Keizer School District and Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. A student, parent, fellow educator or community members can nominate any educator at a public or private school in Salem and Keizer. Awards aren’t limited to those in the classroom — past nominees have included bus drivers, custodians, counselors and other school workers.

Nominations are due Thursday, Feb. 29 at 5 p.m. The award ceremony will be held at the Salem Convention Center on May 22.

Learn more and view the nomination form here.

Here’s some of today’s news. You can always find our latest reports anytime on our website.

Oregon Legislature gets to work on homelessness, addiction and other issues
State lawmakers face a marathon 35-day session, with hundreds of bills to consider.
Oregon Legislature gets to work on homelessness, addiction and other issues
State lawmakers face a marathon 35-day session, with hundreds of bills to consider.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Commissioners consider grant for expanded women’s shelter
Marion County Commissioners will vote Wednesday on paying for case workers to help with the expansion of the Safe Sleep United shelter, and moving forward on Santiam Canyon infrastructure projects.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Commissioners consider grant for expanded women’s shelter
Marion County Commissioners will vote Wednesday on paying for case workers to help with the expansion of the Safe Sleep United shelter, and moving forward on Santiam Canyon infrastructure projects.
TIMELINE: DEA bike collision
Here are key events in the case of a DEA agent charged with killing a Salem cyclist in March 2023. The prosecution is pending federal court action on whether the…
TIMELINE: DEA bike collision
Here are key events in the case of a DEA agent charged with killing a Salem cyclist in March 2023. The prosecution is pending federal court action on whether the…
New records show drug cartel ties, DEA agent’s actions leading to fatal crash
Evidence was recently unsealed in the criminal case involving a DEA agent who ran a stop sign and caused a collision that killed a Salem cyclist. The records provided new…
New records show drug cartel ties, DEA agent’s actions leading to fatal crash
Evidence was recently unsealed in the criminal case involving a DEA agent who ran a stop sign and caused a collision that killed a Salem cyclist. The records provided new…
Attorneys for Erickson, Salinas make case to appeals court in campaign defamation suit
The appeals court decision will determine whether Erickson’s $800,000 lawsuit moves forward.
Attorneys for Erickson, Salinas make case to appeals court in campaign defamation suit
The appeals court decision will determine whether Erickson’s $800,000 lawsuit moves forward.

FREE TICKETS – TOWN HALL ON GUN VIOLENCE

Salem Reporter’s Town Hall on Gun Violence will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Elsinore.

The Town Hall planned in January was canceled because of weather. This is free and open to the public but you will need a ticket.

At the Town Hall, experts will share the facts about surging gun violence in the community. This powerful program will pull back the curtains on this safety threat – and share how you can make a difference. This is a place for you as a citizen to help solve a community challenge.

The team at Salem Reporter invites you to join us for an extraordinary evening.

DATE/TIME: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Doors open at 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. S.E.

FREE TICKETS: Available online

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