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Center 50+ is hosting a two-part class to learn about Oregon history starting next week.

Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

Instructor Brad Tolliver will cover the state’s eras, with a focus on five themes: Indigenous/European relations, the urban/rural divide, progressivism and conservatism, race relations, and the state’s transition from a resource-based economy to a high-tech and digital economy.

“When the class is finished it is our hope and expectation that you will have a greater appreciation for and have greater insight into how Oregon became what it is today,” the event description says. The fee is $7.

Class runs Tuesday, April 16 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn more and sign up here.

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Here’s some of today’s news. Find all our coverage on our website here.

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Wallace Park gunman stormed tent camp over lost pistol before deadly shooting

A Salem man last Friday accused residents of a homeless camp at Wallace Marine Park of stealing his missing pistol and held one at gunpoint. Residents tried to de-escalate the…

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Candidate forums, treasures in parks, more April happenings

From spring celebrations in parks to multiple CPR trainings, Salem’s neighborhood associations have a multitude of spring projects planned.

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Kotek considering vetoes of infrastructure projects, money for Portland shoe factory

Gov. Tina Kotek is considering vetoing money legislators set aside for six water and sewage infrastructure projects, none in the Salem area.

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YOUR GOVERNMENT: School board to vote on new teacher contract

Salem teachers finish voting Monday on a new two-year contract. If they approve the agreement, it heads to the school board Tuesday for ratification.

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