Your Wednesday evening update on Salem news

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Local high school students have another shot at culinary competition glory.

Students from the Salem-Keizer School District’s Career Technical Education Center will compete against dozens of other Oregon students in a gourmet cooking competition next week. South Salem students will also compete in a restaurant management competition.

The Oregon ProStart championships will bring together 11 schools to make a three-course meal and pitch an original restaurant idea to a professional panel. Last year, local students placed first in management and second in culinary. Salem Reporter was there to capture the action in photographs, which you can see here.

With a strong enough performance, students could advance to a national competition in April.

The Oregon competition will be held Monday, March 2, at the Salem Convention Center. We plan to be there and will share photos and results after the competition.

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

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Downtown Salem drop-in center for at-risk youth closes after funding cuts

The Salem Drop, a youth drop-in center offering a safe after-school space and access mental health support and other resources closed mid-February due to funding cuts. Its primary funder, health…

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Oregon Senate passes bill to regulate ICE in hospitals

A bill passed by the Oregon Senate would require hospitals to designate which areas are closed to the public and prohibit hospitals from disclosing a person’s immigration status unless required…

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Secretary of state warns Oregon lawmakers for missing gas tax referendum bill deadline

Democratic lawmakers didn’t meet a recommended Wednesday deadline to pass a law rescheduling a gas tax referendum to May, but they’re still moving forward with the effort despite warnings from…

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5 things to do in Salem this week: Rug workshop, jazz concert, roller derby

Events in Salem this week include a rug tufting workshop in downtown Salem, a jazz concert at Willamette University and a double-header roller derby game at the Madhouse. To comment…

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Downtown Salem drop-in center for at-risk youth closes after funding cuts

Oregon Senate passes bill to regulate ICE in hospitals

Secretary of state warns Oregon lawmakers for missing gas tax referendum bill deadline

5 things to do in Salem this week: Rug workshop, jazz concert, roller derby

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