The arrests of Michael Housen and Jasson Ray, accused of possessing firearms as felons, drew a significant police response to Northeast Front Street early Thursday morning.

Under House Bill 2007, schools would be limited to using summer learning grants on programs that boost student reading and writing proficiency.

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A Salem woman recently won a regional award for her decades of volunteering with Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America. Since the early 1980s, Dolly Olson has dedicated countless hours to her various roles, from summer camp director to a regional commissioner.

Federal budget cuts have slashed about $85,000 from CASA of Marion County, a nonprofit organization that advocates for children in foster care. The money would have allowed the program to expand to help dozens of kids in foster care who have been abused or neglected by providing court appointed volunteers who advocate on their behalf….

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office last March hired researchers to analyze shootings throughout the county and planned to release a report by late summer. After months of delays, the agency won’t say when it will publicly share its findings.

The Salem City Council wants voters to approve a new property tax levy to cover costs of some city services. Salem Reporter is hosting a public Town Hall to provide residents details on the measure and the city’s finances.

Nearly 300 people submitted testimony in support of the Pause Act to stop new Treasury investments in private fossil fuel funds.

Citizens took turns defending Keizer’s diversity committee in remarks Monday to the Keizer City Council. The council voted 5-2 to leave its name unchanged after three councilors had raised alarm in recent weeks.

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A long-awaited report by the state Department of Forestry supports PacifiCorp’s version of the deadly Santiam Canyon wildfire in 2020. 

Events in Salem this week include a plant sale at Deepwood Museum and Gardens, a comedy show about teachers and a week-long activity for Salem students on spring break.

Proposed federal cuts could blow a multi-billion-dollar hole in the state’s budget.

The fantasy musical “Big Fish” will premier at the Pentacle Theatre on Friday, March 21. The story follows a salesman who has lived a life full of epic adventures and his son, who sets out to uncover the truth behind his father’s incredible tales.

Oregonians unaffiliated with any political party are currently shut out of state-funded primary elections.

A single sentence change in House Bill 3666 ensures certificates awarded to utilities for wildfire prevention plans are not used to determine their legal liability in a wildfire.

In the coming months, the Salem City Council and members of the planning commission will consider a broad list of proposals to increase housing development and help renters and homeowners.

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Three Salem-area high schools competed Monday in the Oregon ProStart Championships, a cooking and restaurant management competition. Students at the Career Technical Education Center won the management portion for the second year in a row.

The Salem City Council on March 10 approved a plan to upgrade Fairview Park with a list of new amenities starting in 2027, including a dog park, gardens and a marketplace.

A new food cart called Cherry City Bagels at the Beehive Station Food Truck Pod is set to debut its fresh traditional bagels and spreads at a grand opening event on Saturday. Cherry City is the newest addition to Salem’s fledgling local bagel scene.