More of those who care for elderly Oregonians are completing free training from the state that helps them perform better. The state reported that from August 2014 to August 2018, 69,647 classes have been taken and 19,218 caregivers have been trained. In-person classes account for 29 percent, while the other[Read More…]
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Oregon officials confident election systems are secure
SALEM — State and county officials say they have buttressed the state’s voting systems against intruders. “I am confident that Oregon’s voting system is as safe as it can be from malicious outside entities,” Steve Trout, state elections director, said in a prepared statement. “That being said, we continue to[Read More…]
St. Joseph’s church plans all-night walking pilgrimage to Mount Angel
Pilgrims walk the 2012 Pellegrinaggio Macerata-Loreto in Italy. Father Jonah Lynch is bringing the tradition to Salem. (Photo by Flickr user Leonora Giovanazzi) Staying up all night on a Friday is usually a task reserved for rowdy college students, not Catholic priests. But Father Jonah Lynch is bucking the trend. The[Read More…]
Nonaffiliated voters key to victory in governor’s race
With polls showing the two main gubernatorial candidates only a few percentage points away from victory, their campaigns are focused on winning votes from nonaffiliated and independent voters in the final days before Tuesday’s election. The last-minute choices of those voters could determine the outcome of the race, political analysts said Thursday. Nonaffiliated voters make up 32 percent of[Read More…]
Parents recognize eclectic West Salem French teacher Christy Beckstrom
Christy Beckstrom reviews French grammar with senior Olivia Caudell in class on Nov. 1, 2018 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Parents, students and colleagues nominated 61 Salem-Keizer educators for Crystal Apple Awards this year. The award, given annually by the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation, recognizes staff who make a significant difference in the[Read More…]
From stormtrooper to Snow White, Salem students show off Halloween costumes
Maria Mendoza Toribio, a fourth-grader at Yoshikai Elementary School, poses in her Snow White costume during lunch. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Students and staff at Yoshikai Elementary School went all-out for Halloween, with dozens of princesses, animals, superheroes and book characters in costume. Fifth-graders Jordan Jefferson, left, and Saiya Sampson, said[Read More…]
Early voting hits new high for mid-term elections
Perhaps there is something to all the fundraising, television ads and “get out the vote” efforts. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, 2018 is seeing more voter activity so far than any other mid-term election in Oregon history. By the end of the day Tuesday, 657,480 ballots had been[Read More…]
At Judson Middle School, student pushes teacher beyond comfort zone with Crystal Apple nomination
Kristin Micklewright helps a seventh-grader take a reading test on Oct. 30, 2018. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Parents, students and colleagues nominated 61 Salem-Keizer educators for Crystal Apple Awards this year. The award, given annually by the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation, recognizes staff who make a significant difference in the lives of[Read More…]
Changes ahead as enrollment opens for Oregon health plans
EDITOR’S NOTE: Salem Reporter is pleased to announce yet another collaboration to be sure Salem readers get important information from credible, trustworthy sources. The Lund Report, expert at covering Oregon health issues, will be sharing its work with Salem Reporter. – Les Zaitz, editor With the window for people to[Read More…]
After 28,000 registered Independents voted, the party’s candidate dropped out. Voters will not get a second chance.
SALEM — If you cast a ballot for the Independent Party of Oregon candidate in the governor’s race and now want to vote for someone else, you’re out of luck. Patrick Starnes announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race and throwing his support to Gov. Kate Brown. “There[Read More…]
