Category COMMUNITY
Keizer library embarks on new chapter, pursuing state recognition to open way for funding
A majority of Keizer city councilors intend to continue to help fund the city's community library, likely by dipping into lodging taxes.
These moms want you to talk to your kids about gun safety
Two local moms lead Salem’s chapter of BeSmart, a gun safety campaign that educates parents about safe firearm storage and provides free resources to keep guns away from kids.
Community health improvement effort will focus on housing, access, mental health and substance use
A recent health assessment found that people in Marion and Polk counties are struggling to access quality health care. The findings will guide a five-year plan for improving community health.
Marion Polk Food Share seeks $6m from state for bigger warehouse to meet growing need
Over the past 20 years, Salem’s regional food bank has doubled the amount they give out, but sometimes has to turn away donations because they don’t have freezer space.
PHOTOS: Powwow celebrates Chemawa Indian School’s 145th birthday
Dancers competed Saturday at Chemawa Indian School, showing off regalia and celebrating the school's history.
Kroc Center celebrates 15 years while spotlighting new youth program
The Kroc Center celebrated its 15 year anniversary at a Friday lunch with dozens of local government and organization leaders. The event also recognized one of the center’s newer efforts to reconnect youth with education and employment opportunities.
Meet Ben Xavier, the breakdancing arcade technician at Salem’s Chuck E. Cheese
For nearly 35 years Ben Xavier has kept the video games and arcade machines functioning and updated at the Chuck E. Cheese.
Salem resident creates app to explain policy “in plain English”
Willamette computer science graduate Henry Dalton worked with his brother and a team to develop an app providing AI-generated plain English summaries of bills, executive orders and Supreme Court decisions.
PROFILES IN RECOVERY: For self-proclaimed outlaw, recovery from addiction is a coming of age journey
Billy Sly grew up surrounded by drugs and alcohol, and started using to protect his younger siblings. After years in prison, he decided he was ready for another path.