The official filing for a seat on the Salem-Keizer School Board opens in February but one incumbent isn’t waiting to declare. Three seats are up in the May election.
COMMUNITY
PHOTOS: Volunteers improve Englewood Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A group of around 50 Salemites spent their Monday morning off pulling weeds and planting trees.
30 cats killed in fire at Silverton rescue
The home that houses Silverton Cat Rescue, which was occupied at the time of the fire, was a total loss. The organization typically takes in cats from Silverton and the Salem area.
COLUMN: Salem’s Human Rights Commission grew out of civil rights movement
City historic preservation officer Kimberli Fitzgerald explains how Salem set up a group to hear civil rights concerns in the early 1960s.
Where to learn and volunteer in Salem on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 16 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Salem plans to celebrate his life with volunteer events, guest lectures and a car march.
Salem fourth-grader pens horror book
“Camp Turmoil” is the story of three brothers whose plans for a fun summer camp on the site of an abandoned theme park go awry. Author Hudson Siemens, a Four Corners Elementary School student, self-published the book through Amazon.
New owner brings flair for arranging to Olson’s Flowers
Ken Haseltine got his start in floral design at 17 and now runs Salem’s century-old downtown floral shop.
Online Salem history archive to change hands
The site salemhistory.net provides thousands of free historical photographs to the public. The Salem Public Library has managed the site for years, but wants to transition it to a new home with an archivist on staff.
Raul Ramirez, retired Marion County Sheriff, dies at age 71
Ramirez was the first Latino elected Marion County Sheriff, described by colleagues and friends as a natural leader and mentor.
Salem city councilor named next leader of Marion County CASA
Vanessa Nordyke said her work on abuse cases at the Oregon Department of Justice sparked her interest in the new role helping vulnerable kids.
