Phones have technically been banned in Salem-Keizer classrooms since a 2022 policy change, though enforcement has varied school to school.
Rachel Alexander
Most laid off educators are back working in Salem-Keizer schools
Thirty-five laid off teachers are returning to local schools after being laid off, then called back after summer retirements and resignations left dozens of jobs open across the district.
14 Salem, Keizer schools will start the year with new principals
Longtime principals at Kalapuya and Yoshikai elementary schools and Judson Middle School retired at the end of the school year. Several district administrators are returning to principal jobs after a round of position cuts in the spring.
Two Marion County firefighters injured while driving to aid on wildfire
A brush truck carrying two Marion County Fire District 1 firefighters rolled early Wednesday morning near Baker City, causing non-life-threatening injuries. The firefighters were traveling to help fight the Town Gulch Fire.
Salem events from Aug. 8-14: Englewood Forest Festival, KeizerFEST
Events in parks is the theme for the next week in Salem, with a free movie screening, multiple community festivals, and some indoor shows and cinema to round things out.
Salem-Keizer leaders consider levy as potential solution to school district budget gap
School district leaders are beginning discussions about seeking a property tax increase from voters to hire more educators, but have no concrete timeline to put a levy on the ballot.
Where to donate, get help with school supplies in Salem
With about a month until the new school year starts up, a few Salem-area groups are collecting school supplies for kids in need. Here’s how you can help your neighborhood’s students — and teachers.
Growing Unified program forges friendships through disability inclusion
Since beginning in 2018, Salem-Keizer’s Unified program has gone from a gym class at South Salem High School to a movement bringing together thousands of students with and without disabilities.
Salem effort to dispose of water treatment chemical disrupts sewage plant
Salem wastewater entering the Willamette River overnight on July 31 may have had higher bacteria levels after a public works department effort to dispose of sodium bisulfite went awry.
Avelo cuts Salem flights to Sonoma, extends Las Vegas and Burbank routes
The budget airline serving Salem said demand on its new route was low.
