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Local students are back to school this morning after an early start Tuesday for 6th and 9th graders. We’ll have a report later this morning on the start of the year and what’s ahead.

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Coming soon to Polk County: a youth shelter, and more help for homeless teens
Young people facing homelessness in rural Polk County usually have to travel to Salem to get help. With a new federal grant to tackle youth homelessness, local agencies are working…
Coming soon to Polk County: a youth shelter, and more help for homeless teens
Young people facing homelessness in rural Polk County usually have to travel to Salem to get help. With a new federal grant to tackle youth homelessness, local agencies are working…
GUEST COMMENTARY: DA should have avoided conflict in public records matter
A guest columnist challenges the decision of Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson to keep Salem city records confidential.
GUEST COMMENTARY: DA should have avoided conflict in public records matter
A guest columnist challenges the decision of Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson to keep Salem city records confidential.
Popular E.Z. Orchards doughnuts will be back after outpouring of support
After a car crashed into the Salem farmstand Monday morning, fans and neighboring farms have reached out offering to help.
Popular E.Z. Orchards doughnuts will be back after outpouring of support
After a car crashed into the Salem farmstand Monday morning, fans and neighboring farms have reached out offering to help.
COLUMN: Avian flu could threaten Oregon birds through winter
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his “Some Fascinating Things About Birds” column.
COLUMN: Avian flu could threaten Oregon birds through winter
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his “Some Fascinating Things About Birds” column.
LISTEN IN: Pressure builds to restore airline service to Salem
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander shares the background of the latest on efforts to get commercial air service going again in Salem.
LISTEN IN: Pressure builds to restore airline service to Salem
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander shares the background of the latest on efforts to get commercial air service going again in Salem.

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