Communidad Y Herencia Cultural and the Casa de Cultura Tlanese performed and put on demonstrations of classic Mexican dances and skills on Saturday, March 4. The event at the Salem Public Library closed out an exhibit of traditional Mexican attire.
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Homeowners have another chance at state money for mortgage relief
The Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund, which offers aid to homeowners who were impacted financially by the pandemic, will resume accepting applications on Wednesday, March 8.
Proposals in Oregon Senate aim to ease educator shortage
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As COVID benefits end, governor urges Legislature to give $7.5 million to Oregon Food Bank
The Oregon Food Bank, enduring higher costs for food it supplies to local food banks, is seeking legislative help to get through an expected surge.
Covid weekly report for March 3: Cases decrease
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Library works to expand ‘library of things’ offerings
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Snow in Salem’s forecast through Sunday
The National Weather Service is forecasting possible snow through the weekend, but with little to no buildup.
Man arrested in Washington after walking away from prison work crew at Salem park
Tribal police arrested Nathan Joyce, 37, in Arlington just over a week after he walked away from the work crew at Cascade Gateway Park.
Decades of Dodge under the Withnell name end, Roberson acquires franchise
One long-time auto dealership family sells out to another as Dodge franchise in Salem shifts. The dealership has been operating out of its south Salem location since 1963.