The Latest Stories For You From Salem Reporter

Good morning, Salem.

Later today, we’ll publish our monthly roundup of news from the city’s neighborhood associations.

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We wanted to call to your attention one update for the South Central Association of Neighbors, or SCAN. Their regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. will be held at Pringle Community Hall 606 Church St. S.E., rather than their usual venue.

If you’d like to get involved in the neighborhood where you live or work, you can find your own neighborhood association and see upcoming meetings and agendas on the city website here.

Here’s some of today’s news. For the latest, you can always head to our website.

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Former Oregon youth prison employee had sex with youth, gave him guns, indictment alleges

Cherie MacDougall of Salem resigned from a job at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in 2023 while under criminal investigation.

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Santiam Bicycle, a fixture in Salem’s cycling community, closes shop downtown

Santiam Bicycle, a bicycle shop that has operated downtown for decades, announced in a Sept. 2 Facebook post it is permanently closed. The shop cited online shopping and big box…

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Salem-Keizer School Board considers new equity resolution that strips references to racism

The Salem-Keizer School Board is considering significant changes to an annual equity resolution that’s been adopted since 2021. Board members will also discuss selling the old Centennial School property in…

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School employees, bus drivers say hands-on trainings help avoid injuries from students

After a state workplace safety review flagged frequent staff injuries from students as a major issue in the Salem-Keizer School District, the district has significantly beefed up its behavioral healthu0026hellip;

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Former Oregon youth prison employee had sex with youth, gave him guns, indictment alleges

Santiam Bicycle, a fixture in Salem’s cycling community, closes shop downtown

Salem-Keizer School Board considers new equity resolution that strips references to racism

School employees, bus drivers say hands-on trainings help avoid injuries from students

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