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We’re hard at work on our election coverage this week, speaking with candidates in local races to give you the information you need to cast an informed vote.

Look for those stories to roll out starting next week – and we’ll have a guide with everything in one place to refer back to when your ballot hits your mailbox around Oct. 20.

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Salem-Keizer offering more pay for substitute teachers in light of need
With the new financial incentive structure, substitutes for the district can make up to $1,200 extra this school year, on top of their regular hourly pay. 
Salem-Keizer offering more pay for substitute teachers in light of need
With the new financial incentive structure, substitutes for the district can make up to $1,200 extra this school year, on top of their regular hourly pay. 
Poll: Oregon governor’s race a dead heat between Drazan, Kotek
The poll of 620 likely voters from Salem-based Nelson Research showed 33.4% would most likely vote for Drazan, 31.5% for Kotek and 19.2% for nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson. There was…
Poll: Oregon governor’s race a dead heat between Drazan, Kotek
The poll of 620 likely voters from Salem-based Nelson Research showed 33.4% would most likely vote for Drazan, 31.5% for Kotek and 19.2% for nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson. There was…
Jury awards $1 million to protester injured by Salem police
Following a trial, a federal jury determined a Salem police officer used excessive force when he shot Eleaqia McCrae twice with rubber bullets during a May 2020 protest, causing permanent…
Jury awards $1 million to protester injured by Salem police
Following a trial, a federal jury determined a Salem police officer used excessive force when he shot Eleaqia McCrae twice with rubber bullets during a May 2020 protest, causing permanent…
LISTEN IN: How the community reacted to the death of a West Salem teenager
A West Salem teenager facing challenges is found dead in the Willamette River and the community reacts with care and concern.
LISTEN IN: How the community reacted to the death of a West Salem teenager
A West Salem teenager facing challenges is found dead in the Willamette River and the community reacts with care and concern.

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