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Key differences were apparent between the two groups of city council candidates seeking your vote during a recent debate.

As reporter Joe Siess lays out below, conservative and progressive candidates made their diverging views on homelessness and how far the city should go encouraging development clear.

We’ve previously reported on the issue of homelessness in the races, explaining what powers the city actually has and what’s likely at stake.

Our reporters are working on a piece diving into the development issue in more depth. A key question we plan to answer: what authority do city councilors actually have to influence development?

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

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Differing approaches on homelessness, development come into focus at chamber council debate

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce held a candidate debate forum Monday, April 13, featuring all eight candidates for city council. It focused primarily on homelessness, housing and development, and…

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School board to vote on new reading curriculum, student advisers

The Salem-Keizer School Board is poised to adopt new reading materials that have a stronger phonics component for elementary school classrooms. To comment on this story, use the form at…

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in April

Hear from city council candidates at a neighborhood-organized forum Tuesday, April 14, or participate in a nature walk near downtown Salem on Saturday, April 25. To comment on this story,…

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PHOTOS: Hundreds of alpacas convene in Salem for fairgrounds showcase

Alpacas from Oregon, California, Washington and around the country gathered at the fairgrounds for a three-day showcase that included a fleece judging competition, halter show, market and more. To comment…

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READERS REACT: “I very much enjoyed this report and all of the pictures – but now I want an alpaca!!” -Teddi, commenting on Hailey Cook’s photo gallery of an alpaca show at the state fairgrounds.

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