By Salem Reporter
Salem Reporter wins regional journalism award for “Sentenced to the Sidewalk” series
Abbey McDonald’s investigative series on the death of an unsheltered woman in Salem won first place in the 2025 Northwest Excellence in Journalism competition. It is one of the most competitive regional Society of Professional Journalists regional contests in the nation. Reporter Hailey Cook placed second in a photo category for her photos at a Soup Squad meal distribution.
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Public Notice: Salem Suburban RFPD budget meeting
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Public Notice: State Revenue Sharing Funds public hearing
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Public Notice: Salem City Council budget hearing
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Public Notice: Salem Urban Renewal Agency budget hearing
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Public Notice: Spring Valley RFPD Budget Hearing
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Salem Reporter to expand education reporting with 2-person team
Report for America, a national nonprofit, announced Wednesday that two reporters have been assigned to Salem Reporter. They will form a new education team starting in July, funded in part by local contributions. @Report4America
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Swanson, Gordon take definitive early leads in Polk County commissioner races
As of initial ballot counts Tuesday night, John Swanson is leading the race for Polk County Commissioner, Position 2, earning 61% of the vote so far. Incumbent Jeremy Gordon has taken 45% of the vote for the Position 3 seat, far outpacing his challengers in a four-way race.
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UPDATE: Nordyke appears headed to win in Salem mayor’s race
Incumbent Mayor Julie Hoy’s challenger Vanessa Nordyke, a city councilor, is ahead in the mayor’s race as of late Tuesday night, initial results show. Nordyke has received 55.6% of the vote as of 10 p.m., according to Marion and Polk county data.
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Progressives take early lead in most Salem City Council races, initial counts show
Initial ballot counts as of 8 p.m. Tuesday night show progressive candidates Dave Inbody, Linda Nishioka and Micki Varney and conservative candidate Betsy Vega taking an early lead. The races remain too close to call, and more ballots will be counted throughout election night.
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