By Rachel Alexander and Saphara Harrell – Salem Reporter, Author at Salem Reporter

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As confirmed cases of the coronavirus hit the U.S., Marion County says it’s ready

Gov. Kate Brown convened a Coronavirus Response Team Friday so Oregon can prepare in the event the virus makes it to the state.(Oregon Capital Bureau) Oregon public health officials are monitoring dozens of people who have recently traveled to China for symptoms of coronavirus and say they’re prepared should a[Read More…]

February 28, 2020 by By Rachel Alexander and Saphara Harrell – Salem Reporter Comments are Disabled

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Two Salem-Keizer teachers suspended after allegedly fighting with sex abuse victim in Keizer restaurant

Keizer police arrested a North Salem High School health teacher Friday after she allegedly screamed at a victim of sexual abuse in a Keizer restaurant. Trisha L. Ebbs, 50, was at the Hops N Drops restaurant on Keizer Station Boulevard Jan. 24 when she walked to a booth where a[Read More…]

January 29, 2020 by By Rachel Alexander and Saphara Harrell – Salem Reporter Comments are Disabled

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NORPAC closing Salem plant, laying off 900 workers

Corn being processed at a NORPAC plant (Courtesy/Oregon Department of Agriculture) More than 900 workers in Marion County will be left without a job come January, after farmer’s cooperative NORPAC sent a layoff notice to employees of the Salem plant on Wednesday. The layoffs will also impact workers at the[Read More…]

November 14, 2019 by By Rachel Alexander and Saphara Harrell – Salem Reporter Comments are Disabled