If you receive food stamps, also called SNAP, and lost food due to a power outage in February's winter storm, you might be eligible for replacement food.
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced Tuesday that households affected by power outages now have until March 26 to apply for replacement benefits.
The help applies to counties affected by the storm, which include Marion and Polk. More information and the form to request replacement benefits is here.
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Salem's neighborhood associations are working on peace walks, a kids clothing swap and asking the city to make it easier to put murals on public fences to prevent graffiti.
Gov. Tina Kotek is backing bills to give the Oregon Department of Education control of up to 25% of a school’s budget, require coaches if students chronically struggling.
A 19-year-old man was sitting on a bench at Highland Park around 3:30 p.m. on March 3, talking with another person when a stranger stabbed him twice, according to Salem…
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