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Here’s where you can celebrate Juneteenth in Salem
Gregg Simpson, march organizer, leads protesters in taking a knee during the March for Floyd on Saturday, June 6. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem residents can gather virtually or from a safe distance at a local park to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday. The holiday commemorates the…
The Marion County Fair is still on for this year, but will be virtual
Hailey McKenzie, 15, left, and sister Madilyn, 12, pose for a photo with their 4-H sheep on Wednesday, May 27, outside of Jefferson, at the farm of a family friend where they house their animals. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The Marion County Fair has gone virtual…
Downtown streets to close for “End White Silence” march Saturday afternoon
Protesters by the thousands gathered at the Capitol for the March for Floyd on Saturday, June 6. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Downtown streets will be closed for several hours Saturday afternoon as people gather for a rally titled “End White Silence.” It’s the latest in a…
Food bank to offer soups, eggs in drive up service
Salem First Church of the Nazarene (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Hoping to make a small dent in people’s grocery needs, local food bank Hope Station is handing out frozen soups, eggs, potatoes and chips on Thursday. The 12,000 pounds of food will be handed out in…
South Salem student journalist becomes daily chronicler of protests
Eddy Binford-Ross, a junior at South Salem High School, photographs the March for Floyd on Saturday, June 6. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) As editor in chief of South Salem High School’s news operation, Eddy Binford-Ross believes that it’s her calling and her responsibility to report on…
It’s not the Oscars, but Salem film competition is open for third year
The 45th Parallel Film Fest sold out Salem Cinema last year. (Courtesy/45th Parallel Film Fest ) Salem’s community television station wants to see your films, documentaries and animations. Capital Community Television has announced a call for entries for the 45th Parallel Film Fest. Entries are…
After a week of protests, thousands plan to attend Salem’s Saturday march for George Floyd
Protesters march to the Capitol for a rally and vigil on Monday June, 1. The event was the third day of protests against police violence in Salem. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Saturday could be the biggest march yet in a week of Salem rallies and protests…
For black Salemites, recent protests highlight longtime concerns over racial profiling and equity
Zack Jackson speaks to protestors on the Oregon State Capitol steps during the third night of demonstrations against police violence on Monday, June 1. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Five days of protests and marches over the death of George Floyd have catalyzed discussions around race and…
Chemeketa lays off part-time workers, offers retirement incentives to cut costs
Chemeketa Community College on Thursday, April 16. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Chemeketa Community College has laid off 250 part-time and student workers and is offering retirement incentives to others to trim spending for the coming year. More steps will likely be needed to balance the college’s…