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EVENTS: Easter egg hunts, free ice cream and lit cherry blossoms
Salem residents have plenty of opportunities to celebrate Easter, along with a student art exhibit and a range of live performances. Here’s your events guide for March 29-31.
Union says new contract will give Salem’s teachers more time to plan class, meet student needs
Union leaders say a tentative contract reached with Salem-Keizer School District gives teachers meaningful input on how Oregon’s second-largest district runs schools.
Home fire in NE Salem leaves 1 dead Wednesday
Salem fire officials have not identified what caused a fire Wednesday near the Lansing neighborhood or named a victim who died.
COLUMN: It’s nesting season for Salem’s chickadees
Chickadees can lower their body temperatures up to 20 degrees at night to conserve energy. Columnist Harry Fuller walks you through Oregon’s population.
Salem community shares overwhelming support for the library amid budget cut talks
During the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 25, teens, librarians and community members said they did not want to see deep cuts to the Salem Public Library.
Vast majority of city council say they won’t close the library
Seven of nine Salem city councilors told Salem Reporter they would not vote for a city budget that closed the Salem Public Library, while two didn’t respond. But most said cuts will likely be needed.
Health authority launches website to ease abortion access as Supreme Court hears anti-abortion case
The Oregon Health Authority launched a website to make it easier for women to access an abortion on Tuesday.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County Commissioners add money to homeowner rehab program
Commissioners on Wednesday approved additional funding for a program which helps low-to-moderate-income homeowners pay for a new roof, ventilation system or other such improvements.
COLUMN: Oregon’s most common Medicare questions, answered
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available to answer your questions.