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It’s still unclear when food benefits might go out to Oregon families.

A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered Trump administration officials to pay full November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by Friday afternoon – but the administration is appealing.

Meanwhile, money, food and time have been flowing from the community to the Marion Polk Food Share. Our story below has the latest on what we know.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for our latest local reporting.

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Marion County’s newest residential addiction treatment program allows families to stay together as parents go through recovery and connect with supportive services.

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It’s still unclear if or when thousands of Salem-area families who receive food benefits will get their November payments.

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District leaders said Wednesday they need to cut at least $25 million in school district spending next year, with deeper cuts possible as the state faces a budget crisis.

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The Oregon Secretary of State’s office in February 2025 had referred three cases for criminal investigation to the Oregon Department of Justice.

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This week, events in Salem include concerts and ceremonies honoring Veteran’s Day, a punk-rock themed roller skating night and a guided kids’ walk through Minto-Brown Island Park to learn about…

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