Historic funding to the Rural Energy for America program has helped fund more than three dozen rural solar projects in Oregon this year.
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Parade day in Salem – here’s all you need to know to watch and get into the spirit
The Downtown Salem Holiday Parade starts rolling at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the parade that will have marching bands, floats and decorated vehicles.
Oregon Secretary of State Griffin-Valade won’t block Trump from primary ballot
The group pressing to block the former president said it will continue efforts to keep Trump from appearing on primary ballots.
City opens sandbag stations as heavy rains expected starting Thursday
Up to three inches of rain is forecasted to fall over the next three days, prompting Salem to open up locations to pick up sandbags and ask residents to help clear storm drains. The National Weather Service warns of increased risk of flooding in creeks.
Oregon governor signals state funding to schools must improve following Portland teachers’ strike
Gov. Tina Kotek wants the Legislature to establish minimum teacher salaries and to create a new office focused on sharing school budget data with public.
Salem, here’s how to help folks in need this holiday season
If you’d like to buy a child a gift or get coats for those who need them, here’s a guide to holiday gift drives in Salem this year.
Schools spent little of $19 million from state on substitute teacher training
Many substitute teachers across Oregon claim districts owe them for the time they spent taking mandatory training.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek plans to seek $600 million more for housing, homelessness in 2024 session
Kotek wants lawmakers to approve more funding for housing, child care, road maintenance and summer learning during the 2024 session.
Oregon’s legal psilocybin clinics draw hundreds – mostly from out of state
Psilocybin clinic owners say they’ve drawn clients from Texas to California to New York and Indiana willing to pay hotel, airfare and food costs and up to $2,000 for the experience.
Oregon economists revise revenue forecast, state will have extra $217 million to spend
The Office of Economic Analysis last week revised its December revenue forecast, saying it overstated an expected increase in tax collections.
