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Construction crews are preparing to break ground at a former downtown church and remodel it into affordable apartments for Salem-area veterans, thanks to federal and state funding. We’re expecting a story today about that redevelopment.

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

Leadership summit returns to empower local teens
On Saturday, Feb. 25, the ILEAD Youth Leadership Summit will gather high schoolers from the region for workshops on mental health, college scholarships and more. Registration is free and open…
Leadership summit returns to empower local teens
On Saturday, Feb. 25, the ILEAD Youth Leadership Summit will gather high schoolers from the region for workshops on mental health, college scholarships and more. Registration is free and open…
Shooter admits injuring woman with gunfire as she pushed a teen to safety
Israel Anaya, 27, was sentenced Wednesday to more than 12 years in prison for the shooting. His 20-year-old brother, Aaron Anaya, is also charged with shooting the same woman during…
Shooter admits injuring woman with gunfire as she pushed a teen to safety
Israel Anaya, 27, was sentenced Wednesday to more than 12 years in prison for the shooting. His 20-year-old brother, Aaron Anaya, is also charged with shooting the same woman during…
Snow was enough to get kids a day off; subfreezing temps to ice roads overnight
Temperatures well below freezing Thursday night likely will mean slick streets in Salem on Friday. Photographer Ron Cooper caught some of the scenes around town on Thursday, Feb. 23.
Snow was enough to get kids a day off; subfreezing temps to ice roads overnight
Temperatures well below freezing Thursday night likely will mean slick streets in Salem on Friday. Photographer Ron Cooper caught some of the scenes around town on Thursday, Feb. 23.
COLUMN: Keeping notes during calls, meetings can later help catch errors
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available…
COLUMN: Keeping notes during calls, meetings can later help catch errors
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available…

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