Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

Your Wednesday evening update on Salem news

Salem Reporter logo

Good evening, Salem.

Andrea Castañeda, the new superintendent of the Salem-Keizer School District, spoke Monday to dozens of Salem leaders at the Salem Chamber of Commerce’s first forum speaker series event of the school year.

Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

She spoke about the district’s budget outlook for the coming year as district leaders are in negotiations with employee unions for new contracts, including wages. Our story here has more detail on that process, and we’ll keep an eye on it as it unfolds.

Castañeda also addressed school security and safety, speaking about the network of thousands of cameras that monitor local schools and how district security officers coordinate with law enforcement in event of a school threat.

As the school year begins, our team is working on a story explaining how the district responds to security incidents now following the removal of police officers from schools. Let Managing Editor Rachel Alexander know what questions you have at [email protected].

Catch all of our latest reports on our website anytime.

District plans to open youth mental health treatment center
A unique public-private partnership between the Salem-Keizer School District, private donors and a mental health treatment provider means about two dozen kids will be able to get intensive day treatment…
District plans to open youth mental health treatment center
A unique public-private partnership between the Salem-Keizer School District, private donors and a mental health treatment provider means about two dozen kids will be able to get intensive day treatment…
Judge rules against Marion County over Oregon State Hospital patients, but county fights back
Marion County on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Health Authority in a bid to force the state to treat patients accused of crimes
Judge rules against Marion County over Oregon State Hospital patients, but county fights back
Marion County on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Health Authority in a bid to force the state to treat patients accused of crimes
UPDATED: School board approves improvement targets, mental health center
The Salem-Keizer School Board on Tuesday split 5-2 on a policy reaffirming the board’s commitment to antiracism.
UPDATED: School board approves improvement targets, mental health center
The Salem-Keizer School Board on Tuesday split 5-2 on a policy reaffirming the board’s commitment to antiracism.
Salem artifact of the month: Burnett’s hair Cocoaine
Salem’s city archaeologist, Kimberli Fitzgerald, delves into the history of a century-old bottle of hair tonic found during a downtown sidewalk repair in Salem.
Salem artifact of the month: Burnett’s hair Cocoaine
Salem’s city archaeologist, Kimberli Fitzgerald, delves into the history of a century-old bottle of hair tonic found during a downtown sidewalk repair in Salem.

ATTEND THE TOWN HALL

A Town Hall open and free to the public will explore issues around Salem’s new wage tax. Salem Reporter is hosting the event Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Elsinore Theatre. Voters will get a chance to decide whether the tax stays in November. 

Hear from supporters and opponents, get facts about city spending. Salem Reporter journalists will question panelists. GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE.

Using our obituary service  

Managing your subscription 

Advertise with us 

Tell us: Story tip or question?   

Email: [email protected] or call our message line: 503-575-1251 

Create a free account, or log in.

Gain access to read this article, plus limited free content.

Yes! I would like to receive new content and updates.