The Downtown Salem Holiday Parade starts rolling at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the parade that will have marching bands, floats and decorated vehicles.
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LISTEN IN: Why the Salem-Keizer school system is going to be cutting services
CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Cutting school services, grading the Salem-Keizer School District, and a big new property taxpayer in Marion County.
LISTEN IN: Why the city of Salem gave up long fight to keep benefits from widow
CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: A widow gets her due, a fired cop and a deadly shootout.
LISTEN IN: Background on lawsuit that triggered new leave for Salem-Keizer music teacher
CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: A teacher suspected of abuse and union negotiations for the Salem-Keizer School District.
Town Hall on Wednesday puts spotlight on cases for, against Salem payroll tax
Voters in Salem will get ballots next week that include a measure on the city’s new payroll tax. The measure could repeal the tax before it can take effect. A public Town Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 11, provides the pros and cons.
LISTEN IN: How Salem citizens helped shape the city’s tax plan
CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Citizen budget writers, tall buildings in Salem and book challenges at the library.
UPDATE: 1 of 3 suspects killed in shootout with police in Polk County
State Police announced Saturday evening that “one suspect is deceased, another is injured and the original suspect has been arrested” in a shootout with police, providing no information about the deceased suspect’s role.
LISTEN IN: What’s behind the low reading scores for Salem students
CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Low reading scores and new plans to house some seniors.
LISTEN IN: It’s not a campaign, but city says what will happen if Salem kills tax
CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Potential reduction in public safety services and a unique event in a downtown park.
