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The Salem-Keizer School Board has a new member.

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The board selected Lisa Harnisch, executive director of the Marion Polk Early Learning Hub, to fill a vacant seat at their meeting Tuesday. Harnisch will represent west Salem, zone 1.

Harnisch replaces Osvaldo Avila, who resigned earlier this year. She will serve the remainder of his term until June 30, 2025.

“It is always my goal to listen to understand and to identify solutions around issues. As a board member, I will focus my decisions on what is best for students of all ages to be successful and thrive – not only in the moment, but for the long term,” she wrote in her application.

Here’s some of today’s news. Catch our latest reports anytime on our website.

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“Waiting to hear gunshots”: South Salem students describe anxiety, trauma as school locked down following shooting

South Salem students reacted instinctively last week to barricade classrooms and take care of younger classmates after a shooting left a teen dead just blocks from the school.

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Candidates for Salem mayor to debate in public event at the Elsinore

Three people running for Salem mayor will appear in a live debate on Tuesday, April 30, at the Elsinore Theatre. Free tickets for the event are available on the Elisnore’s…

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Two Republican senators try for statewide office and other Oregon filing day surprises

More than 325 candidates have filed to run for Oregon offices in the May 21 election.

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