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Willamette law professor appointed to lead federal environmental justice efforts
Robin Morris Collin was appointed a senior advisor to the U.S. Environmental Protection Administration in February 2022 after almost 20 years teaching law at Willamette University (Courtesy/Willamette University) Robin Morris Collin knows the impacts of climate change aren’t spread evenly around. Like most other environmental…
Salem’s Public Art Commission adds World War II mural into public collection
A mural on the side of the building where Valley Roofing and Exteriors is located. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Salem has a new mural in its public art collection, ending the controversy surrounding a World War II mural in southeast Salem. Last August, artist Mario Jr…
Gerry Frank, considered ‘Mr. Oregon,’ dies at age 98
Terry Lundgren, retired CEO of Macy’s, greets Gerry Frank at the dedication on Friday, July 23, of the new The Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater in Riverfront Park. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) UPDATE Sunday 5:30 p.m.: A statement from the family has been added. Gerry…
Expansion of free libraries for kids proves popular in east Salem
Ken Morin, East Salem Rotary member, setting up the Little Free Library he built for the Oregon Department of Human Services Self Sufficiency Office in east Salem. (East Salem Rotary) When Maureen Casey got the idea to help East Salem Rotary Club plant a series…
Homegrown stages Steel Magnolias in March
Steel Magnolias will be performed at the Keizer Homegrown Theater until March 27. Two years ago, Keizer Homegrown Theater was all set to proudly put on the play “Steel Magnolias,” by Robert Harling. The six-person, all-women cast had prepared for weeks, memorized their lines, decided…
A central Salem warehouse offers hope – and groceries – to families
Member Cindy Lanoy sorts donated produce at Hope Station on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Cindy Lanoy struggled after her husband left her several years ago. The Salem mother of three said her income as a caregiver was about $100 per month too…
PHOTOS: Dragon boat paddlers practice on the Willamette River
Coach Weisha Mize calls out commands during a Peace Dragon Warriors practice on the Willamette River on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Rain or shine, you can find the Peace Dragon Warriors dragon boat racing team out on the Willamette River. The 44-foot-long…
PHOTOS: Strong man and woman competition at Oregon State Fairgrounds
Anthony Deyling-Demers, of Eugene, squats 275 lbs during the squat for reps event at the Oregon Strongest Man and Woman competition on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) More than 65 participants gathered at the Jackman-Long building at the Oregon State Fairgrounds on Saturday…
Salem family in Ukraine en route to Germany as civilian attacks soar
Kim Johnson announced in a video filmed at 6 a.m. Saturday that her family would be leaving Ukraine for Germany. (Wide Awake International) Seven and a half hours after an explosion set off the Johnsons’ car alarms and left their kids screaming and crying, they…