Tote bags for toddlers, cultural passes and novel “The Women” by Kristin Hannah were among the most checked-out items at the Salem Public Library this year.
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Salem-Keizer will pay music teacher accused of grooming $30K to resign
Former McNary High school choir teacher Joshua Rist is resigning from the Salem-Keizer School District after over a year on paid leave. In exchange for his resignation, the district also took down a video statement from Superintendent Andrea Castañeda addressing allegations against him.
COLUMN: Salem’s first Christmas tree
Salem was the first U.S. city to put lights on a living, uncut tree for Christmas in 1913.
Salem Tuba Holiday musicians hope for fun, relaxation in Christmas Eve show
A group of around 50 tuba and euphonium musicians will take to the Elsinore Theatre stage at noon on Christmas Eve and give people a chance to relax after weeks of shopping and planning for the holidays.
State regulators approve more electricity rate hikes for Oregonians in 2025
Most Oregonians will pay about 50% more for electricity than they did just 5 years ago following rate increases from the state’s largest electric utilities.
City plans decade-long transformation to restore Minto Island Conservation Area
The city of Salem wants public input on a draft plan to restore degraded wildlife habitats, add new trails and install lookout areas at the Minto Island Conservation Area.
Ahead of winter break, local teachers get $50,000 in grants for classroom projects
Maps Community Foundation surprised teachers across Salem and Keizer in recent days with its latest round of teacher grants that will pay for extra school supplies, field trips, clubs and more.
Marion County Commissioners extend contract for Brooks incinerator through June, increase garbage rates
Reworld Marion, the waste management company formerly known as Covanta will have until June 30, 2025, to dispose of leftover waste on site at its Brooks garbage incinerator as it continues the process of shuttering or selling the facility.
Oregon Attorney General-elect Rayfield establishes federal oversight cabinet
A dozen prominent Oregonians who work in areas like health care, law and labor advise Oregon’s incoming attorney general as his office tries to defend against potential threats to Oregon policies from the incoming Trump administration.
Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions for homeless after court ruling
Around the state, advocates are concerned that unhoused people will face increasingly harsher environments.
