State regulators approve more electricity rate hikes for Oregonians in 2025

Published   Dec 21, 2024 12:41AM
Most Oregonians will pay about 50% more for electricity than they did just 5 years ago following rate increases from the state’s largest electric utilities.
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Ahead of winter break, local teachers get $50,000 in grants

Maps Community Foundation surprised teachers across Salem and Keizer in recent days with its latest round of teacher grants that will pay for extra school supplies, field trips, clubs and more.
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Oregon AG rolls out sanctuary information for immigrants  b

New state websites offer information and resources for those seeking to understand Oregon’s sanctuary laws and immigration rights.
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Six developers submit plans to transform downtown Salem’s

City officials will choose between multiple proposals for affordable housing, event space or mixed apartment and retail buildings to occupy the south downtown block bordering Pringle Creek.
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Salem Health absorbs Willamette Urology

Published   Dec 19, 2024 12:29AM
According to Salem Health, Willamette Urology struggled to hire providers and approached the hospital system for support. Now Salem Health Urology, the clinic will keep the same providers and is hiring six additional positions.
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Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions

Around the state, advocates are concerned that unhoused people will face increasingly harsher environments.
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Event highlights from Dec. 19-Dec. 25: Beer and kittens, las

Events in Salem this week include a “strange,” last-minute holiday market, pictures with Santa Claus and the opening of a Cambodian cultural exhibit.
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Cherriots drivers, security report slight increase in assaul

The Cherriots Board of Directors meets Thursday to discuss the agency’s latest assault data and several contracts for district technology and vanpool services.
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