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The city of Salem is challenging people to get out into parks this week and help scientists by recording observations of plants and wildlife.

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It’s part of the City Nature Challenge, a four-day worldwide event where citizens record data using the iNaturalist app to help scientists better understand the natural world around us.

People can venture out themselves and record observations, or participate in scheduled events in Salem parks between Friday, April 26, and Monday, April 29. More information and a full schedule is here.

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YOUR GOVERNMENT: Council to consider $195,000 settlement for injuries in police crash

The Salem City Council meets Monday, April 22, to discuss grants to improve city waterways for fish and to consider a $195,000 settlement with someone injured in a car crash…

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Applewood Retirement closure displaces dozens of seniors in tough rental market

With the building on Northeast Lancaster Road set to sell, residents at Applewood Retirement Community were given 30 days to move from their apartments. Several said they’ll be paying hundreds…

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School board approves hundreds of layoffs for Salem schools

The Salem-Keizer School District will begin a “painful” process laying off about 300 employees and cut 100 other vacant jobs, including classroom teachers, graduation coaches and mentors for teachers.

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