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Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, established as an Oregon holiday by the Oregon Legislature in 2021. Federal offices will be closed and there will be no mail delivery. Some of you working elsewhere may have the day off as well. Some banks are closed and Secretary of State Shemia Fagan is closing her operation for the day.

Here’s a bit of news to get your day started. You can find all of our stories anytime by heading to our website.

Salem grassroots group invites community to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The event on Monday is free to attend and will include speakers, dance, and other performances for the community.
Salem grassroots group invites community to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The event on Monday is free to attend and will include speakers, dance, and other performances for the community.
Strongest quake in years hits Oregon – just ahead of the state’s annual earthquake drill
Authorities say Friday’s earthquake is a good reminder that Oregonians need to prepare for more quakes. Individuals and businesses can sign up to participate in a drill planned for Oct.…
Strongest quake in years hits Oregon – just ahead of the state’s annual earthquake drill
Authorities say Friday’s earthquake is a good reminder that Oregonians need to prepare for more quakes. Individuals and businesses can sign up to participate in a drill planned for Oct.…
Rural newspaper donates penalty fee to journalist fund that helps with government records access
The district attorney in Malheur County imposed a $200 penalty on a local agency for violating the public records law. The fine was awarded to the Malheur Enterprise newspaper of…
Rural newspaper donates penalty fee to journalist fund that helps with government records access
The district attorney in Malheur County imposed a $200 penalty on a local agency for violating the public records law. The fine was awarded to the Malheur Enterprise newspaper of…
LISTEN IN: How the community mourned the death of a West Salem teenager
Get the story behind recent articles from Salem Reporter – this time, a community vigil, spending leftover public money, and a local chocolate factory.
LISTEN IN: How the community mourned the death of a West Salem teenager
Get the story behind recent articles from Salem Reporter – this time, a community vigil, spending leftover public money, and a local chocolate factory.
Oregon congressional candidate Mike Erickson sues opponent Andrea Salinas over negative ad
Republican Mike Erickson wants $800,000 from opponent to cover costs of refuting allegations made by Democrat Andrea Salinas. The lawsuit comes two weeks before ballots go out for the November…
Oregon congressional candidate Mike Erickson sues opponent Andrea Salinas over negative ad
Republican Mike Erickson wants $800,000 from opponent to cover costs of refuting allegations made by Democrat Andrea Salinas. The lawsuit comes two weeks before ballots go out for the November…

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