More than 6,700 local high school students are on track to fail at least one class during the fall quarter, a result that administrators in the Salem-Keizer School District find “alarming.” They said that reflects the challenges of teaching online. At least one high school called a halt to grading[Read More…]
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Uncategorized As temperatures drop, Salem’s largest homeless shelter sees Covid outbreak
Beds at Union Gospel Mission’s current facility on Commercial Street, pictured in March 2019. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Salem’s largest homeless shelter has stopped taking in new men temporarily after six shelter guests and three employees tested positive for Covid. The Union Gospel Mission in downtown Salem learned several residents had[Read More…]
Uncategorized Outcome of Salem Senate race will turn on voters correcting signature issues with ballots
Senate District 10 extends into Polk County and includes west and south Salem. A tight race for the Oregon Senate seat representing south and west Salem will likely hinge on how many voters correct signature issues on ballots – and a winner may not be apparent until mid-November. The contest[Read More…]
Uncategorized Marion County headed for state Covid watchlist, health officials warn
A Covid-19 test swab is packaged up to be tested during a free drive-through testing clinic at Woodburn Ambulance Service on Tuesday, August 25. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) This story was updated Nov. 5 at 3:15 p.m. Covid is spiking among Marion County residents, and local health leaders said this week[Read More…]
For three teachers, online wood shop now includes ghost stories, costumes and plenty of teamwork
Construction and woodworking teachers Michelle Zielinski, left, and Andrew Chidwick, set up for class on Oct. 23 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Pies to the face. Ghost stories over Zoom. A shawl and bright lipstick for a touch of drama. For three Salem wood shop teachers, it’s all part of class. As[Read More…]
Uncategorized Lower your blood pressure as you wait for election results with these Salem pets
Belle Starr (Courtsy/Pete DeWitt) When we put out a call for your pet photos over the weekend, I expected we might get a dozen or so. Instead, my inbox is full of your beloved rescue pups, ornery kittens, one parrot and many tales of your pets’ hijinks and love. Some[Read More…]
Uncategorized VOTE 2020: Salem, here’s where you can vote or drop your ballot off on Election Day
(Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Election Day is upon us, and Oregonians have just hours to return ballots to a local drop box or vote at a county clerk’s office. At 8 p.m., election workers will mark the end of the line for anyone waiting to deposit a ballot in a drop[Read More…]
Uncategorized VOTE 2020: There’s still time to cast your ballot, Oregon – even if you never got one in the mail
Steve Bauman, right, and Paul Butler, elections workers, collect ballots from a drop box in Keizer on Thursday, October 23. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Oregonians who haven’t yet cast a ballot in the Nov. 3 election have a little over 24 hours to make their voices heard in one of the[Read More…]
Oregon relaxes school reopening metrics, but little change ahead for Salem students
Highland Elementary School students enter the school library for brief in-person classes on Oct. 20, 2020 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) A change to Oregon’s school reopening guidelines means tens of thousands more students could soon return to the classroom, but Salem students will see little change. Gov. Kate Brown on Friday[Read More…]
Uncategorized Where to celebrate Halloween in Salem this year
A student dressed as Pennywise at North Salem High School’s Halloween event in 2019 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Whether you’re dying to show off your pandemic-themed costume or just need a break from election season, Salem has plenty of options for Halloween celebration this weekend. Local and state health authorities have[Read More…]
