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Oregon advocates call Biden’s marijuana pardon long overdue, significant
The pardon for marijuana possession announced last week signals a change in drug policy reform for local advocates.
AROUND OREGON: Farmworker study shows difficulties of avoiding Covid at work
Workers unload potatoes for storage at Threemile Canyon Farms outside of Boardman on Wednesday, Sept. 30 (Ben Lonergan/East Oregonian) UMATILLA COUNTY — A survey of Oregon farmworkers indicates a majority of farms are taking precautions for COVID-19, but conditions in the fields and at home…
SALEM IN NEED: Children’s nonprofit needs school and art supplies
The Boys and Girls Club distributes fresh produce boxes to families. (submitted photo) The current global pandemic is touching many corners of our society, and the Boys & Girls Club programs are no exception. With the virus’ closure of schools and Clubhouses, club leaders are…
With fairs canceled, 4-H and FFA contenders face uncertain futures with livestock, competitions
Madilyn McKenzie feeds Bubbles and Crush, 4-H goats raised with her sister, Hailey, on Wednesday, May 27, outside of Jefferson, at the farm of a family friend where they house their animals. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) First went the high school proms. Then the graduation ceremonies.…
PHOTOS: Food flows to needy Salem families as pandemic impacts persist
Christy Perry, Salem-Keizer School District superintendent, carries a stack of boxes over to a car during a Farm to Families food box program distribution on Friday, May 22, at Washington Elementary School. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) In April, Marion Polk Food Share handed out one million…
Produce flows to Salem families under federal program as need remains high
Jordan Hagedorn, a communications coordinator with the school district, grabs a bag of onions to be given away during a Farm to Families food box program distribution on Friday, May 22 at Washington Elementary School. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Fresh broccoli, baby carrots and lettuce that…
VIDEO: A Salem icon, Court Street Dairy Lunch, was among restaurants seating diners again
Marlene Blanchard, owner of Court Street Dairy Lunch, awaits the lunch crowd following a busy breakfast service during the first phase of Salem’s reopening on Friday, May 22. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Since 1929, the Court Street Dairy Lunch has been one of those local restaurants…
State plans to announce soon details on how Salem schools can open in the fall
Mary Eyre Elementary School on Sept. 3, 2019. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Parents, teachers and school superintendents will find out in early June how schools are expected to function this fall after months of being closed. Colt Gill, director of the Oregon Department of Education, said…
Cherriots edge back into service, but limits keep ridership well below normal
William Shephard rides a Cherriots bus to work on Friday, May 22. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) EDITOR’S NOTE: Your support matters. A monthly subscription to Salem Reporter starts at $5. Go HERE. Eight weeks after suspending all bus routes, the Salem Area Transit District is running at 57%…