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Mayor Julie Hoy joined six Salem city councilors last night who voted to establish a $200,000 city fund to help vulnerable residents, including those impacted by federal immigration enforcement.

Reporter Joe Siess was in the room for a meeting that grew tense at times, with dozens of speakers, most urging the council to approve the fund. His recap of the meeting is below.

Here’s some of today’s headlines. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem local news.  

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Mayor Julie Hoy joined Council President Linda Nishioka and Councilors Micki Varney, Vanessa Nordyke, Irvin Brown, Mai Vang and Paul Tigan in voting for a social services fund to help…

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The Salem-Keizer School Board will be briefed Tuesday, Feb. 10, on three potential building sales, including the former Lake Labish and Fruitland schools and an administrative building near downtown that’s…

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After hearing from many of you, Salem Reporter is moving forward with a free city election Town Hall. Join us at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the Elsinore Theatre,…

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Threats of violence against local and national public officials have climbed nationwide, including multiple high-profile bomb threats in Oregon. To comment on this story, use the form at the end…

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