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Keizer fifth-grader takes aim at pollution as Kid Governor finalist
Kate Moisan, 10, will serve with other fifth-graders on a cabinet for the statewide civics education program.
Salem-Keizer School Board recall falls short of signature goal
Organizers said they were about 2,000 signatures short of the target needed for a recall election of Ashley Carson Cottingham, Osvaldo Avila and Karina Gumán Ortiz. Wednesday was the deadline to submit signatures.
Salem-Keizer joins districts suing e-cigarette manufacturer Juul
The district’s suit is one of hundreds of similar claims from around the U.S., and argues the e-cigarette giant reversed decades of progress in curbing youth smoking by deliberately targeting teens with its advertisements and branding.
Salem-Keizer’s next superintendent will be a mystery to most of the public
School board members unanimously signed off on a confidential search process earlier this month, meaning members of the public won’t know who the board intends to hire as superintendent until a public meeting to vote on a contract.
Chemeketa faculty push back on proposed budget cuts
The college is projecting a $8.7 million budget deficit for 2023-24, and college leaders are asking departments to identify cost cuts of 15% as they plan. Faculty want to see administrator positions cut first.
McKay boys soccer wraps up undefeated season with 5A state championship
Saturday's win at state capped off a 17-0 season, with McKay boys scoring 55 goals while allowing only four against them. They captured McKay's first state title in any sport since 1986.
UPDATED: Police arrest student in connection with threats against Salem middle schools
A 12-year-old boy was responsible for threats posted on Snapchat over the weekend against Parrish and Houck middle schools, police said. The threats were not credible.
An “innovation tax” for Salem career education — no school meals for students
Willamette Career Academy is a public program educating high school students from 12 districts in Marion and Polk counties. But because it’s not technically a school, it can’t get federal money to provide hot lunch for students.
Retired educator Robert Salazar to represent Keizer on school board
A majority of the Salem-Keizer School Board selected the former principal of Washington and Myers elementary schools to fill the position vacated by Danielle Bethell through June 30.