In his film “Monument,” Scotts Mills filmmaker Michael Turner visits the Hungarian town where his grandmother grew up before her family’s forced removal to Auschwitz. She later returned to build a memorial there. Salem Cinema will screen the film and host a Q&A with Turner and Willamette University Professor Ellen Eisenberg on Sunday, March 24.
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Oregon State University scientists discover metal capable of removing carbon dioxide from air
A process discovered by Oregon State University scientists could help improve nascent technologies in capturing carbon dioxide from the air to slow the impacts of global climate change.
Salem-Keizer will demo weapons detection systems, get feedback at Friday event
School district leaders are considering installing portable weapons detectors at Salem middle and high schools following a March 7 shooting in Bush’s Pasture Park involving multiple high school students.
To the constant sound of bombardment, Salem nurse helps hundreds in Gaza
Yvonne Groenhout, a volunteer emergency response nurse from Salem, has helped people in Chicago, Haiti and Ukraine. This winter in Gaza, she learned to tune out the sound of bombs to help patients.
Fans abound for stadium upgrade but critics worry about impact on Bush Park
Willamette University is planning improvements to its baseball stadium adjacent to Bush’s Pasture Park to serve a new summer baseball team. Taxpayers are putting $3 million into the project. Not everyone is a fan of the venture.
While Oregon lawmakers debated campaign finance limits, Phil Knight gave $2 million to Republican PAC
Nike co-founder Phil Knight gave $2 million on Feb. 15 to the Bring Balance to Salem PAC. Such large contributions would be outlawed under a new campaign finance bill.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County receives federal grant for River Road bridge repairs
A $7 million federal grant will help Marion County pay for repairs and strengthening of the River Road bridge outside of Independence. Construction would likely begin in 2026.
Oregonians will have 2-month window this spring to apply for an EV rebate
The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program will accept applications starting April 3. Last year, state officials had to suspend the program in May because it ran out of money
McKay orchestra to perform Vivaldi’s Double Cello Concerto in Thursday fundraiser
Cellists Marilyn de Oliveira and Trevor Fitzpatrick of the Oregon Symphony will perform in a special fundraiser concert Thursday with McKay High School’s orchestra.
PHOTOS: Cherry Blossom Day draws a crowd to the Capitol
A warm spring Saturday brought hundreds of people to the Oregon Capitol Mall for a celebration of cherry blossoms and Japanese culture.