SALEM — State and county officials say they have buttressed the state’s voting systems against intruders. “I am confident that Oregon’s voting system is as safe as it can be from malicious outside entities,” Steve Trout, state elections director, said in a prepared statement. “That being said, we continue to[Read More…]
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St. Joseph’s church plans all-night walking pilgrimage to Mount Angel
Pilgrims walk the 2012 Pellegrinaggio Macerata-Loreto in Italy. Father Jonah Lynch is bringing the tradition to Salem. (Photo by Flickr user Leonora Giovanazzi) Staying up all night on a Friday is usually a task reserved for rowdy college students, not Catholic priests. But Father Jonah Lynch is bucking the trend. The[Read More…]
Nonaffiliated voters key to victory in governor’s race
With polls showing the two main gubernatorial candidates only a few percentage points away from victory, their campaigns are focused on winning votes from nonaffiliated and independent voters in the final days before Tuesday’s election. The last-minute choices of those voters could determine the outcome of the race, political analysts said Thursday. Nonaffiliated voters make up 32 percent of[Read More…]
2018 Crystal Apple awards recognize outstanding Salem-Keizer educators
2018 Crystal Apple Award winners pose following the awards ceremony on Nov. 1, 2018 (Courtesy/Salem-Keizer Education Foundation) The Salem-Keizer Education Foundation recognized twelve teachers, administrators and support staff with Crystal Apple awards Thursday evening. The foundation selected those staff from 61 nominations submitted by parents, students and fellow educators. The[Read More…]
Uncategorized Salem could get $2.5 million back toward in replacing methane-burning facility
The city of Salem plans to replace its old methane-burning power generator and now has a $2.5-million incentive to ensure the new one performs. City officials announced Thursday it netted potentially $3 million to replace its Willow Lake Cogeneration Facility. The grant, from Portland-based Energy Trust of Oregon, pays $500,000[Read More…]
Parents recognize eclectic West Salem French teacher Christy Beckstrom
Christy Beckstrom reviews French grammar with senior Olivia Caudell in class on Nov. 1, 2018 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Parents, students and colleagues nominated 61 Salem-Keizer educators for Crystal Apple Awards this year. The award, given annually by the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation, recognizes staff who make a significant difference in the[Read More…]
From stormtrooper to Snow White, Salem students show off Halloween costumes
Maria Mendoza Toribio, a fourth-grader at Yoshikai Elementary School, poses in her Snow White costume during lunch. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Students and staff at Yoshikai Elementary School went all-out for Halloween, with dozens of princesses, animals, superheroes and book characters in costume. Fifth-graders Jordan Jefferson, left, and Saiya Sampson, said[Read More…]
Early voting hits new high for mid-term elections
Perhaps there is something to all the fundraising, television ads and “get out the vote” efforts. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, 2018 is seeing more voter activity so far than any other mid-term election in Oregon history. By the end of the day Tuesday, 657,480 ballots had been[Read More…]
At Judson Middle School, student pushes teacher beyond comfort zone with Crystal Apple nomination
Kristin Micklewright helps a seventh-grader take a reading test on Oct. 30, 2018. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Parents, students and colleagues nominated 61 Salem-Keizer educators for Crystal Apple Awards this year. The award, given annually by the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation, recognizes staff who make a significant difference in the lives of[Read More…]
Uncategorized Read for yourself the Statement of Ethics that guides Salem Reporter
In this day of doubt about the press, your team of professional journalists at Salem Reporter lives by ethics meant to earn your trust and build credibility with the community. I invite you to take a moment to review these principles, crafted by me for our team – and for[Read More…]
