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Good morning, Salem.

This week, we welcomed a new intern to our team. Skeet Starr is a senior at Willamette University who also serves as editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Collegian. He’ll be helping our team expand our video and multimedia reporting this spring.

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He produced a video with a behind-the-scenes look from our recent report on the city’s homeless outreach teams. Check it out here. He’ll also be reporting and writing articles for Salem Reporter.

We aim to bring you regular behind-the-scenes videos like this so you can meet the reporters behind the stories and learn more about how we cover Salem. Have ideas for videos you’d like to see? Send a note to Managing Editor Rachel Alexander at [email protected].

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

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After budget cut, Church at the Park will have fewer workers getting people into housing

Church at the Park’s outreach team, which helps people navigate leaving unsheltered homelessness through the first six months living in a new apartment, will be half the size it was…

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To meet new Trump rules on food aid, Medicaid, Oregon must come up with staggering $340 million

State agencies need more workers to enforce new federal work requirements for benefits and cut down error rates, officials told lawmakers recently. To comment on this story, use the form…

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Salem Reporter won’t host free mayoral debate after mayor doesn’t respond to invitation

Salem Mayor Julie Hoy did not respond to an offer by Salem Reporter to participate in a televised public debate by a Wednesday deadline. Her opponent in the upcoming May…

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Updates on Salem man’s murder of girlfriend, UGM stabbing

Salem Reporter’s monthly feature with the latest developments in recent criminal investigations and prosecutions. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.

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Historic Salem farmers market brings community together in lesser-known space

Founded during World War II, the Salem Public Market hosts 29 booths each Saturday selling local food and handmade goods. To comment on this story, use the form at the…

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“CRISIS: Student Reading” – Hosted by Salem Reporter

We examine the literacy challenges in Salem schools and what can be done now.

6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 – Elsinore Theatre – Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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Watch: CC:Media broadcast live online and on Channel 21.

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After budget cut, Church at the Park will have fewer workers getting people into housing

To meet new Trump rules on food aid, Medicaid, Oregon must come up with staggering $340 million

Salem Reporter won’t host free mayoral debate after mayor doesn’t respond to invitation

Updates on Salem man’s murder of girlfriend, UGM stabbing

Historic Salem farmers market brings community together in lesser-known space

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