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Mayor Julie Hoy and Councilor Vanessa Nordyke will face each other later this morning in a debate ahead of the May 2026 election.

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Hoy is seeking reelection, with Nordyke challenging her for the job.

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is putting on the event months ahead of the public vote in part so their leadership can decide who to endorse. Tickets are sold out, but Salem Reporter will attend and have a report later today on the key points.

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

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Salem protest on Saturday draws 1,000 over ICE killing

A crowd approaching 1,000 people gathered Saturday in Salem at the north end of the Oregon State Capitol grounds, near the intersection of Northeast Center Street and Summer Street. Protesters…

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Salem chamber to hold mayoral debate Monday morning

A debate between Mayor Julie Hoy and challenger City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke will guide the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s endorsement decision for the May 2026 election.

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Oregon Gov. Kotek extends homelessness emergency order, this time with a mental health focus

A new declaration orders state agencies to rehouse more than 1,400 people and prevent homelessness for 8,000 Oregon households through 2027.

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Salem lawmakers want to change Cherriots board, require mediation over health insurance contracts

State Rep. Kevin Mannix and state Sen. Deb Patterson previewed their proposals for the 2026 legislative short session in a Thursday presentation to the Salem City Club.

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Salem protest on Saturday draws 1,000 over ICE killing

Salem chamber to hold mayoral debate Monday morning

Oregon Gov. Kotek extends homelessness emergency order, this time with a mental health focus

Salem lawmakers want to change Cherriots board, require mediation over health insurance contracts

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