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After weeks of pushing from activists and deliberations in the city’s Human Rights Commission, Salem city councilors next week will consider a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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The resolution also condemns Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel and said Israeli actions in Gaza constitute a genocide.

Our story below has more detail on the resolution and the lengthy process of bringing it before the council.

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After scathing testimony from members of the public during recent meetings, the Salem City Council will consider adopting a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire in the war between Israel…

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Three judges in the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals have decided that DEA agent Samuel Landis should be allowed to assert his job as a defense for running a…

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Crystal Apple winning educators organize school carnivals, volunteer to coach soccer and pick the perfect book to help a student through a tough time.

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Nearly 100 educators from the Salem-Keizer School District and local private schools were honored at the 2024 Crystal Apple awards.

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Lois Marie Randall, 70, died in the hospital after a vehicle crashed into her electric-powered chair as she attempted to cross Northeast Liberty Street on Wednesday.

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