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Oregon oak trees around the city got a renewed look after the ice storm, with several Willamette University projects aimed as helping catalog and conserve the native species.
A student-led effort this weekend will give the community a deeper look at the tree and ways to get involved. Find out more in reporter Jordyn Brown’s story below.
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This will be the group’s first “Oak Fest,” a three-day event honoring and providing activities related to the Oregon oak.
4 Oct 2022
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This will be the group’s first “Oak Fest,” a three-day event honoring and providing activities related to the Oregon oak.
4 Oct 2022
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The 16-year-old boy is accused of shooting another teen on Sept. 27 who suffered a non-life-threatening injury, the Salem Police Department announced Tuesday afternoon.
4 Oct 2022
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The 16-year-old boy is accused of shooting another teen on Sept. 27 who suffered a non-life-threatening injury, the Salem Police Department announced Tuesday afternoon.
4 Oct 2022
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Salem officials have yet to explain why Deputy Chief Steve Bellshaw retired under a separation agreement in February. The city said Friday it wouldn’t disclose records supporting its own claim…
4 Oct 2022
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Salem officials have yet to explain why Deputy Chief Steve Bellshaw retired under a separation agreement in February. The city said Friday it wouldn’t disclose records supporting its own claim…
4 Oct 2022
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Justice Thomas Balmer told Brown in a letter that he will retire Dec. 31, according to a news release from the Oregon Judicial Department. At 70, Balmer has served on…
4 Oct 2022
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Justice Thomas Balmer told Brown in a letter that he will retire Dec. 31, according to a news release from the Oregon Judicial Department. At 70, Balmer has served on…
4 Oct 2022
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