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Julian Assange’s family to speak in Salem as he fights extradition to U.S.
Assange’s father and brother will hold an in-person Q&A at Salem Cinema after a Friday showing of a documentary about the WikiLeaks founder’s ongoing legal battle and his family’s efforts to help.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Community endured long official silence after South High student arrested with gun
EDITOR'S NOTE: Parents and students from South Salem High School didn't learn why police were at the school until eight hours later. They were then told a student took a loaded gun into the school.
COLUMN: Auto club continues Salem tradition with cherry blossom tour Saturday
A century of cherry blossom festivities continues in Salem. This column is part of a regular feature from Salem Reporter to highlight local history in collaboration with area historians and historical organizations. Kimberli Fitzgerald, Salem’s historic preservation officer, writes about local history and city historic preservation efforts.
Local organizations in line for $10 million for more action on homelessness
Decisions will be made this week on using state funding to add 79 shelter beds and help 158 households settle into permanent housing in Marion and Polk Counties. The Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance is making the awards.
After decades apart, couple reunites in Salem – he’s 101, she’s 99
For more than 80 years, they went their separate ways - families, careers and more. Now, in Salem, they come back together - in time for his 101st birthday.
Salem gets a taste of Japan at annual event staged by Willamette students
Attendance was high at Saturday's Sakura Matsuri festival put on by Willlamette University students. Participants could sample Japanese cuisine, learn orgamai, dress in traditional clothing and listen to skilled musicians.
Retired senator, volunteers among Salem award recipients
The annual First Citizens banquet takes place Saturday, April 8, at the Salem Convention Center. Winners of in several categories are nominated for improving Salemites’ lives through business, volunteering and philanthropy.
EDITOR’S NOTE: With internship, Salem Reporter will help train next generation
Salem Reporter will add a summer journalist to its team through UO internship program. The news organization is raising funds to cover the costs.
Affordable housing project to open May 1 after years of delays, cost spikes
The former nursing building at the Oregon State Hospital has been remodeled into 52 affordable apartments, with 20 set aside for people with serious and persistent mental illness.