Gov. Kotek tells Oregon districts they can’t reduce school days to cut costs
Districts that reduced school days to cover budget holes will need to add them back onto the next school year under the order issued April 16 by the governor.
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Police department calls: Man struck, dies trying to cross Keizer road
POLICE SCANNER: Information is provided by the Keizer Police Department. The agency has removed specific addresses to protect privacy.
Calm prevails as council lauds diversity panel’s plan for 2026
City councilors devoted an entire meeting recently to review the Community Diversity and Engagement Committee’s work, lauding the plans.
Celts score season’s first flag football win
SPORTS: Late score puts Celts on top in flag football competition.
Salem-Keizer school workers receive 6,000 pies
Employees in Keizer schools were some of many across the Salem-Keizer School District to be gifted pies recently.
Bethell, running for governor, sparks backlash for remarks on public defenders
Gubernatorial candidate Danielle Bethell, a Marion County commissioner, is facing criticism after mocking public defenders. Legal leaders say her comments undermine efforts to address attorney shortages. She suggested reopening prisons that the state corrections agency no longer owns.
Commentary: It’s time to tackle complex issues that arise with urban growth boundaries
In an opinion piece, Oregon Capital Chronicle columnist Randy Stapilus discusses urban growth boundaries and the colliding interests of housing, ag lands and economic needs.
Forest Ridge staffer retiring after 27 years
A long-time employee of Forest Ridge Elementary's office is set to retire this year.
Citizen Jane: The host of ‘Girlypop Politics’ takes civics education to the airwaves
Jane Titchenal, the host of the Salem-Keizer radio segment, aims to demystify how local government works, and encourages listeners to get involved.