Seniors Traiton Kramer and Brayden Olsen will represent Oregon School for the Deaf at the state Poetry Out Loud competition in Salem this weekend, signing poems in American Sign Language.
Rachel Alexander
Meet the man who makes Oregon’s Senate work
Obie Rutledge, who was sworn in as secretary of the Oregon Senate this month, is known around the Capitol as a “rules nerd,” combining speed-reading prowess with a friendliness toward all.
What to know about teacher union negotiations, strike possibilities for Salem-Keizer schools
Teacher union leaders and school district administrators are still negotiating, despite teachers declaring last week that progress had stalled. Both sides submitted final offers to a state mediator on Thursday, Feb. 22.
Salem-Keizer reaches tentative agreement with classified union
Classified workers in the Salem-Keizer School District would receive a 14.75% raise over three years if members and the school board approve a contract. The deal is separate from the district’s negotiations with the teacher union.
EVENTS: What’s on stage and on the track in Salem this weekend
Events this weekend in Salem include a roller derby tripleheader, an eclipse-focused planetarium show and other live entertainment.
BUILDING SALEM: Demolition comes for shuttered Willamette Surgery Center
Salem Health is demolishing a former surgery center on State Street that closed last fall. The health care organization doesn’t yet have plans for the lot.
How affordable housing takes shape in Salem
This is the second part in a special series by Salem Reporter examining how affordable housing is funded and why public support is needed. Today: Looking at how the pieces fit for one new Salem project.
Salem-Keizer teachers declare impasse in bargaining, setting stage for possible strike
Salem-Keizer teachers say negotiations have stalled over a district refusal to address class sizes, something district leaders say is impossible as they contemplate deep budget cuts.
EVENTS: Capitals basketball opener, bike show and all-city music concert
The Oregon State Fairgrounds host a classic car and bike show and a quilt expo this weekend. Around Salem, there’s also live music, comedy and theater to enjoy.
UPDATE: School board to seek new member representing west Salem
The Salem-Keizer School Board on Tuesday is reviewing a new dual language civics curriculum and a tax exemption for a downtown Salem apartment building.