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Starting Jan. 2, the main branch of the Salem Public Library will be closed on Sundays and will reduce service hours during the week. The west Salem branch will see even deeper cuts, with open hours reduced from five days a week to two.
The reduced hours come as department leaders attempt to improve staff retention amid looming potential budget cuts. With several unfilled vacancies and an increase in open hours this spring, staff say they often scramble between reshelving books, manning the front desk and other duties.
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Amid looming budget cuts and short staffing, the Salem Public Library will close on Sundays and reduce hours at the main branch. The West Salem Branch will only be open…
7 Dec 2023
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Amid looming budget cuts and short staffing, the Salem Public Library will close on Sundays and reduce hours at the main branch. The West Salem Branch will only be open…
7 Dec 2023
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Superintendent Andrea Castañeda proposed eliminating 46 jobs to save about $5 million next year, wrapping up an initial round of proposals to balance the Salem-Keizer School District budget.
7 Dec 2023
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Superintendent Andrea Castañeda proposed eliminating 46 jobs to save about $5 million next year, wrapping up an initial round of proposals to balance the Salem-Keizer School District budget.
7 Dec 2023
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An initiative to stock overdose reversal medication in Oregon schools comes amid a big jump in the number of teens who’ve died from drug overdoses in the last five years.
7 Dec 2023
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An initiative to stock overdose reversal medication in Oregon schools comes amid a big jump in the number of teens who’ve died from drug overdoses in the last five years.
7 Dec 2023
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OREGON NEWS: A retired sheriff is called to take over the Oregon Department of Corrections. Mike Reese started Nov. 13 and is touring prisons to get immersed in agency issues.
7 Dec 2023
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OREGON NEWS: A retired sheriff is called to take over the Oregon Department of Corrections. Mike Reese started Nov. 13 and is touring prisons to get immersed in agency issues.
7 Dec 2023
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