Teachers reached a tentative agreement with the Salem-Keizer School District on a two-year contract just after 1 a.m. Tuesday, ending nearly a year of tense negotiations.
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What to know as Salem schools consider weapons detectors for middle, high schools
Equipping Salem middle and high schools with weapons detectors would cost about $800,000 upfront, school district leaders said, with no new employees required to operate them.
Salem teachers authorize strike, but union and district close to agreement
Union leaders said Friday that 94% of Salem teachers who cast a vote this week supported a strike, the first such vote in district history. The union isn’t setting a strike date in hopes they’ll resolve remaining issues in their contract during a Monday mediation session.
With state money, Bridgeway will build long-awaited sobering center in Salem
Oregon legislators gave Salem’s largest addiction treatment provider $11.5 million to open two residential treatment houses and build a new clinic to house a seven-bed sobering center alongside detox services.
Enlightened Theatrics programs will live on under Portland nonprofit
After 10 years, Enlightened Theatrics is closing its doors and transferring its Salem-based theater education programs and performances to the Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre.
Who’s on the ballot for 2024 Marion, Polk county elections
Voters in both Marion and Polk counties have rare contested races for sheriff, while Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell is running for reelection unopposed.
BUILDING SALEM: Washington distributor putting up $55 million Mill Creek operation
A manufacturing and distribution center for HVAC distributor Gensco will bring about 100 jobs to Salem in its first year, many of them union metal fabrication work.
Salem-Keizer will demo weapons detection systems, get feedback at Friday event
School district leaders are considering installing portable weapons detectors at Salem middle and high schools following a March 7 shooting in Bush’s Pasture Park involving multiple high school students.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County receives federal grant for River Road bridge repairs
A $7 million federal grant will help Marion County pay for repairs and strengthening of the River Road bridge outside of Independence. Construction would likely begin in 2026.
McKay orchestra to perform Vivaldi’s Double Cello Concerto in Thursday fundraiser
Cellists Marilyn de Oliveira and Trevor Fitzpatrick of the Oregon Symphony will perform in a special fundraiser concert Thursday with McKay High School’s orchestra.