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Trump picks Oregon’s U.S. Rep. Chavez-DeRemer for labor secretary

Published   Nov 23, 2024 01:19AM
The Republican. one of two Oregon Latinas in Congress, was an early Trump backer but did not mention him much in her unsuccessful bid for a second term.
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Vlach-Ing wins Marion County judge race

After a two-week horse race for an open seat in the Marion County Circuit Court, a near-final ballot count Friday afternoon had Michelle Vlach-Ing ahead of David Carlson by 588 votes. Vlach-Ing's campaign announced on Facebook that Carlson conceded o ... Read more

Indigo Wellness Center celebrates 20 years in Salem  

Zohra Campbell, a licensed chiropractor started Indigo Wellness Center in 2004 to take a holistic approach to healing people’s bodies. She’s since helped instruct other yoga teachers and wellness practitioners across Salem.
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West Salem High School employee under investigation followin

An instructional assistant at West Salem High School is on leave after what the school described as a “physical altercation” on Monday.
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Oregon commission approves redo of landmark climate program after lawsuit derailed it

Published   Nov 22, 2024 12:45AM
The Climate Protection Program, which regulates fossil fuel companies and their emissions in the state, was reinstated Thursday by the Environmental Quality Commission
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Oregon Gov. Kotek, tribal leaders reflect on year of visits

Kotek visited each of Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes over the summer.
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More students regularly attending Salem schools but rate lag

Nearly every school in Salem and Keizer improved attendance last year. But 44% of local students remain chronically absent, challenging efforts to improve literacy and graduation rates.
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Defense Department digging into finances of Boardman public

The federal government is reviewing whether the Port of Morrow and the Columbia Development Authority have appropriately used federal money in the past three years. Port officials and Greg Smith, who runs the development authority, aren't answering q ... Read more