Eddy Binford-Ross, a junior at South Salem High School, photographs the March for Floyd on Saturday, June 6. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) As editor in chief of South Salem High School’s news operation, Eddy Binford-Ross believes that it’s her calling and her responsibility to report on every anti-racism protest held in[Read More…]
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Jared Vergara Santana, left, Evelyn Francis, right, Iris Johnson, right back and Lillyana Green, back left, work on newspaper articles at Hoover Elementary School. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) In late May, about 10 teachers and classroom aides from Judson Middle School gathered online to plan for the end of the school[Read More…]
Uncategorized It’s not the Oscars, but Salem film competition is open for third year
The 45th Parallel Film Fest sold out Salem Cinema last year. (Courtesy/45th Parallel Film Fest ) Salem’s community television station wants to see your films, documentaries and animations. Capital Community Television has announced a call for entries for the 45th Parallel Film Fest. Entries are accepted through August 15. Kirimi[Read More…]
PHOTOS: Salem’s protest proves large, peaceful and emotional
A protester hugs an officer from the Salem Police Department during the March for Floyd on Saturday, June 6. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Protesters thronged the mall in front of the Capitol Saturday during one of the largest demonstrations ever seen in Salem. They numbered in the thousands – there was[Read More…]
Uncategorized Hours of protest, speeches, and peaceful march mark one of Salem’s largest demonstrations
Thousands of people took to Salem’s downtown streets Saturday in remembrance of George Floyd, who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer who knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) After more than a week of rallies protesting police brutality, Salem had its largest showing Saturday[Read More…]
Uncategorized Downtown Salem streets to close for Saturday afternoon march
As the sun set, candles held by protesters lit up the night at a protest at the Capitol on Monday, June 1. (Kate McMahon/Salem Reporter) Salem officials have prepared for what is expected to be a large protest Saturday by announcing downtown street closures. The demonstration is scheduled to start[Read More…]
Uncategorized Salem will have another big, empty building in downtown after JCPenney announces departure
Downtown Salem. (Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) The city of Salem is now pondering what to do with a big empty space in downtown after JCPenney announced Thursday that it would end its run in the city as part of a nationwide closure of 154 stores. The closures follow the[Read More…]
Uncategorized Coalition launches new fund to help immigrant farmworkers
A new program will help immigrant farm workers recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 virus. (Yadira Lopez/Malheur Enterprise) VALE – A statewide coalition of organizations is rolling out a fund to help immigrant Oregonian workers who have lost wages due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oregon Worker Relief Fund[Read More…]
Uncategorized After a week of protests, thousands plan to attend Salem’s Saturday march for George Floyd
Protesters march to the Capitol for a rally and vigil on Monday June, 1. The event was the third day of protests against police violence in Salem. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Saturday could be the biggest march yet in a week of Salem rallies and protests against racism and police brutality[Read More…]
Calling all musicians: RiverCity Rock Star Academy’s third virtual open mic happens June 10
Musicians from Salem are being invited to participate in another virtual performance to keep the community entertained. (William Iven photo) The RiverCity Rock Star Academy Facebook page will come alive with song on Wednesday, June 10. At least, that’s the plan. Organizers hope that Salem musicians itching to perform will[Read More…]
