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It's once again time to recognize outstanding teachers and educators across Salem and Keizer.

Nominations are open for the annual Crystal Apple Awards, which recognize public and private school employees who have an impact on their students. The award ceremony is presented by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and will be held May 29 at the Salem Convention Center.

Information about nominations is available here. If you want some inspiration, here's a rundown of the 2024 winners.

Here's some of today's news. Catch all of our reports anytime on our website.

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Eggs at $7 a dozen are an extra challenge for breakfast restaurants that go through 200 dozen or more in a week.

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At a Sunday town hall at Parrish Middle School, Sen. Merkley raised concerns about Elon Musk's unelected role in the federal government.

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Salem police said what started as a peaceful protest Saturday against national immigration enforcement resulted in participants driving dangerously and throwing bottles and cans at police cars at the intersection…

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A judge blocked a Grants Pass law that restricts homeless people to pitching tents at one site in the city.

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