Your Friday evening update on Salem news

Good evening, Salem.

A large crowd of students from local schools walked out of class Friday and gathered near the Oregon State Capitol.

The walkout and rally, organized by students in the Salem-Keizer School District and grassroots group Latinos Unidos Siempre, protested increasing federal immigration enforcement and urging the district to support efforts in the Legislature to notify families if immigration agents are on school campuses.

Students rally at the Oregon Capitol on Friday, Feb. 27, to urge local schools to take steps to support immigrant students. The student walkout and protest was organized by Latinos Unidos Siempre. (MADELINE MOORE/Salem Reporter)

By 12:30 p.m. Friday, hundreds of students were gathered on the north side of the Capitol, waving Mexican flags and holding signs protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Many cars driving along Northeast Court Street honked in support.

Salem Reporter will publish a fuller account of the protest later from our partners at Oregon Capital Chronicle.

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Salem Health, Santiam Hospital host local town hall on merger

Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics will have a town hall about their proposed merger in Salem Tuesday, March 3, at 4:30 p.m at the Salem Public Library. People…

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Common rental barriers are keeping a Salem family homeless

Despite having a federal housing voucher that guarantees they can pay rent, Misty Blades, her daughter and caregiver can’t get their foot in the door of a new home. They’re…

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What to know about schools from the State of the District event

“Our growth is slow, but it is comprehensive,” Superintendent Andrea Castañeda said at a Tuesday event. Speakers highlighted small gains in attendance and student reading, while acknowledging much more remains…

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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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Salem Health, Santiam Hospital host local town hall on merger

Common rental barriers are keeping a Salem family homeless

What to know about schools from the State of the District event

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

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