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The Marion County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday will consider its legislative priorities for the year.

The county’s 2023 federal agenda includes policies and grant funding, focused largely on wildfire recovery in the Santiam Canyon. We’re expecting a preview today.

Here are some of our latest reports. You can find more on our website.

“Hattitude” presentation honors community leader Willie Richardson
The longtime community leader and advocate for education worked to plan an evening celebrating hats and local hat lovers before her death on Jan. 25.
“Hattitude” presentation honors community leader Willie Richardson
The longtime community leader and advocate for education worked to plan an evening celebrating hats and local hat lovers before her death on Jan. 25.
Salem man arrested for stabbing, attempted carjackings in grocery lots
Roberto C. Chacon is accused of stabbing another person and trying to steal two cars early Monday morning. He previously served prison time for a 2017 stabbing.
Salem man arrested for stabbing, attempted carjackings in grocery lots
Roberto C. Chacon is accused of stabbing another person and trying to steal two cars early Monday morning. He previously served prison time for a 2017 stabbing.
City fair offers guidance in Spanish on housing assistance, grants
The city of Salem’s resource fair on Tuesday will also provide information about growing a business and applying for a job at the city.
City fair offers guidance in Spanish on housing assistance, grants
The city of Salem’s resource fair on Tuesday will also provide information about growing a business and applying for a job at the city.

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