Another protest Friday drew hundreds to the Oregon Capitol, this time to oppose President Donald Trump's cuts to federal funding for scientific research.
Meantime, a smaller gathering at Bush's Pasture Park paid tribute to 16-year-old José Vázquez Valenzuela, who was shot and killed one year ago today. His family planted an Oregon white oak in his honor.
And if you missed it this morning, we also have a deeper story focused on the aftermath of the Bush Park shooting and what's changed in the past year as city and school officials have worked to address community violence.
At least 500 people gathered in Salem Friday afternoon to protest federal cuts to scientific research. It was one of many Stand Up for Science marches across the U.S.
José Vázquez Valenzuela, 16, was killed last March in a daytime shooting in Bush’s Pasture Park. In the year since, José’s mother has urged his two friends who survived the…
Cousins, brothers, parents and friends of José Vázquez Valenzuela gathered Friday afternoon at Bush's Pasture Park, one year after the teen was gunned down. They said a tree planted near…
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