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Salem-Keizer’s welcome sign keeps getting destroyed. Officials might just pull the plug

Published   Oct 04, 2024 07:08PM
The Salem-Keizer “working together” sign at the cities’ border has been disfigured by car crashes repeatedly for almost two decades, costing Salem $72,000 in just the last three years. Officials are considering removing the brick structure.
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UPDATE: 2 boys accused of gun possession after West Salem sc

Authorities have shared few details about what triggered five school lockdowns on Sept 27. They say reports of an armed student near West Salem High School resulted in police arresting two boys, 14 and 15, and seizing a gun.
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Hundreds will gather for community meal at Riverfront Park o

The inaugural One Table Salem event will serve neighbors personal steak dinners while offering winter clothing and connections to medical, dental and navigational resources.
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Here’s how Salem-area governments spent their Covid relief money

Published   Oct 03, 2024 05:45PM
Reports submitted by Marion and Polk counties and the city of Salem showed most money went toward infrastructure projects, general government services and homeless shelters.
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Student test scores stagnant in Salem, across Oregon

Just one quarter of Salem third-graders tested proficient in English last spring. District leaders said they're focused on improving curriculum, training teachers and promoting attendance to change course.
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McKay students, staff safe after report of armed student tri

Police were called to McKay High School Friday morning and detained a 14-year-old who did not have a firearm.
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More than 500 formerly homeless Oregonians found housing thi

The state is on track to meet Gov. Tina Kotek's goal of moving 650 formerly homeless Oregonians into permanent housing, but remains far short of a target for preventing homelessness.
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