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You’ve probably heard the news of President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive some student debt, with qualifications. We’re interested in learning how this news landed with Salem families who will benefit.

If you or someone in your family has student loan debt, our crew would love to hear your reaction to the forgiveness plan announced today. Will this help your household? Or not make much of a dent in what you owe? What questions do you have?

Contact Managing Editor Rachel Alexander at [email protected].

You can find all of our stories anytime by heading to our website. Here are today’s headlines.

What to know for the 2022 Oregon State Fair
Oregon’s end of summer party kicks off Friday in Salem. Whether you’re thrill ride lover, aspiring magician, animal whisperer or fiber artist here’s a look at some of the highlights.
What to know for the 2022 Oregon State Fair
Oregon’s end of summer party kicks off Friday in Salem. Whether you’re thrill ride lover, aspiring magician, animal whisperer or fiber artist here’s a look at some of the highlights.
A “mad scientist garage” for makers opens in Salem
Spark Studio Salem recently secured a 1300 square foot industrial space in a former brewery, and aims to turn it into a community hub for tinkerers, artists, engineers and inventors…
A “mad scientist garage” for makers opens in Salem
Spark Studio Salem recently secured a 1300 square foot industrial space in a former brewery, and aims to turn it into a community hub for tinkerers, artists, engineers and inventors…
DA backs Salem’s effort to keep police misconduct files secret
Marion County Deputy District Attorney Amy Queen said Monday she would allow the city of Salem to keep secret records sought by Salem Reporter detailing the allegations against former Deputy…
DA backs Salem’s effort to keep police misconduct files secret
Marion County Deputy District Attorney Amy Queen said Monday she would allow the city of Salem to keep secret records sought by Salem Reporter detailing the allegations against former Deputy…
COLUMN: For birds, late summer means maturing, migration, molting
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: For birds, late summer means maturing, migration, molting
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.

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