Category Schools
State pension tweaks will save Salem-Keizer School District $6 million next year
Even with state relief, pension costs remain a major expense, with the Salem-Keizer School District expecting to spend about $120 million next year.
Salem-Keizer music programs win bevy of state awards
Ensembles at South, McNary, West, Sprague and McKay all took home state titles, while a dozen students placed in solo state music competitions.
PHOTOS: 2025 Crystal Apples honor outstanding educators
See photos from the red carpet and the award stage as a dozen Salem and Keizer educators took home the Crystal Apple trophy.
Fundraising event showcases art projects, business skills of Eagle Charter students
Students at Eagle Charter School sold and displayed the projects they spent months working on as part of a program that combines civic engagement and giving back to the community. Some of the products made by students have gone to local organizations helping find home for pets and support refugees.
Here are the 12 Salem, Keizer educators honored with 2025 Crystal Apple awards
Winning educators for 2025 helped run homework clubs, encouraged students to speak up and got up at 5:45 a.m. to pick up students for before school activities.
Jennifer Parker ekes out victory for Salem-Keizer School Board, settling final race
Angelo Arredondo Baca conceded the Zone 3 race for the Salem-Keizer School Board Tuesday night, leaving Jennifer Parker the sole conservative candidate elected in four races.
From reading lessons to recess, Salem Heights ASL interpreter has a passion for access
Nikki Davis Eldridge works with deaf students at Salem Heights Elementary School and interprets school board meetings. She's among the educators nominated for a Crystal Apple award this year.
Trades center will be among first projects following Chemeketa bond passage
Chemeketa Community College's $140 million tax renewal passed after voters turned down the same measure in November. It will keep an existing tax in place.
Zone 3 Salem-Keizer School Board race too close to call as progressives clinch other seats
Conservative candidate Jennifer Parker leads progressive Angelo Arredondo Baca by 294 votes, with thousands of ballots remaining to count. Marion County election officials expect to release an updated county Friday evening.