A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Oregon Capitol’s former chief equity officer, Nate Monson, who said he was forced to resign.
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Uranium Film Festival will bring forgotten nuclear stories to Salem
Coming on the heels of “Oppenheimer,” a group of Salem advocates are bringing a mini film festival to the Ike Box this weekend addressing the impact of nuclear weapons.
Following Salem, Marion County hires researchers to analyze gun violence
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office estimates it will release a report in late summer on gun violence across the county after hiring the same researchers the city of Salem used. The data will include unincorporated east Salem, which was notably missing from a recent city report.
U.S. Rep. Salinas backs legislation to increase, expand mental health care in public schools
A proposal backed by Rep. Andrea Salinas would help set the stage for school health centers to get designated federal funding.
Salem police sergeant leaves agency ahead of DUI trial
Salem police say Sgt. Dustin Wann departed the agency on Tuesday due to an “administrative action.” They provided no details on Wann’s exit, including whether it was related to his pending drunk driving charge.
How you can weigh in as Salem schools begin layoffs, budget cuts
Two school board meetings are planned for April 16 and 17. Salem-Keizer School District leaders will hear public comments on a budget cut plan before the school board votes on authorizing about 300 layoffs.
Man, 22, dies in SE Salem crash Thursday night
Police said David Luna started turning north from Kuebler Boulevard onto Battle Creek Road when he crossed another driver’s path. Luna was killed.
Library workers given layoff notice for July as city moves forward with budget cuts
City Manager Keith Stahley said it’s “definitely a possibility” that the West Salem library branch would close as a result of his proposed budget cuts.
Running for Oregon’s most competitive seat in Congress, Bynum, McLeod-Skinner pitch their differing track records, plans
Two Democratic candidates vying to oust Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer took shots at the incumbent Republican Thursday as they tried to convince voters they’d be best to replace her.
Salem schools will lose about 300 educators under budget cutting plan
Sports, music, art, dual language and career education programs won’t see cuts as the Salem-Keizer School District sheds about 7% of its workforce, Superintendent Andrea Castañeda said.