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Salem residents could see higher water and sewer bills
SALEM, Ore. — Salem residents could face higher utility bills next year as city officials consider increases to water, wastewater and stormwater rates. The Salem City Council is scheduled to discuss the proposed adjustments as part of its Monday meeting. The discussion includes whether to schedule a public hearing in December, allowing residents an opportunity to comment on the potential increases.
Statesman Journal
Veterans Day F-15 flyovers planned across 8 Oregon cities. See list
The 142nd Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base will conduct Veterans Day flyovers for ceremonies Nov. 11 at locations throughout Oregon, including Salem and Albany . The Oregon Military Department did not specify designated times in its late-afternoon Nov. 10 press release, but the Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony is at 11 a.m. in front of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, and the 75th Annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade begins at 11:11 a.m. in downtown Albany. “The 142nd Wing proudly honors Veterans Day with F-15 flybys across Oregon, recognizing the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans and their families," said Chief Master Sgt. Charles Trinchitella, 142nd Wing Command Chief. "These flights reflect our gratitude for those who served before us and our ongoing commitment to defending the Pacific Northwest and upholding the freedoms they fought to secure.” Flyovers will be conducted over the following locations between 10:50 a.m and 12:50 p.m., according to the press release: Hillsboro Salem Albany Roseburg Bend Pendleton The Dalles Hollywood Neighborhood, Portland All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 350 mph airspeed, according to the press release. Flights could be canceled or times changed due to
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Customers push back as PGE seeks 8th straight rate hike
More than a dozen people joined a Nov. 10 Oregon Public Utility Commission meeting to provide testimony on proposed Portland General Electric rate increases . Most attendees spoke against PGE's proposed plan to increase overall rates by 4.8% and residential rates by 3.9%. That would raise costs for the average residential customer by $8.33 per month, according to PGE. The changes would go into effect July 1, 2027, but would first have to be approved by state regulators, likely by June 15. The potential hike makes eight consecutive years of PGE rate increases , according to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board . PGE has more than 950,000 customers in Oregon. Its coverage area includes Salem, Woodburn, Silverton and much of the Portland metro area. "The working class people in the Portland metro area, we have nothing left to give," said Jennifer Lighthart, who testified and asked that PGE's residential increase request, at minimum, be denied. "It's not right that a company that brings in billions of dollars in revenue every year is begging the normal regular public for money to hit their goals," Lighthart continued. Kathryn Chambers, a Salem resident, said she is a senior citizen who has health issues
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Oregon National Guard Joins Veterans Day Ceremonies
Oregon National Guard members joined veterans, students and community members at Veterans Day events across the state Nov. 10 and 11, 2026, taking part in ceremonies, parades and school programs in Albany, Salem, Echo and Beaverton. In Albany, Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, The Adjutant General of Oregon, gave remarks...
Statesman Journal
Salem delays code change vote that could block Verrus data center
Dozens of people testified at a packed Salem City Council meeting Nov. 9 as council considered clarifying existing codes to bar the construction of AI data centers and hyperscale data centers. Due to the large amount of written testimony submitted the day of the meeting, City Attorney Dan Atchison proposed pushing deliberations and a possible vote until a special meeting on Nov. 12. Councilor Paul Tigan said the council heard from the community loud and clear and supported deliberating on Nov. 12 to consider all the testimony submitted. His motion to suspend the public hearing and conduct deliberations on Nov. 12 passed unanimously. A vote to clarify the code could set a possible roadblock for the Verrus data center planned in the Mill Creek Corporate Center. Hundreds of people testified against the Verrus data center and other AI data centers coming to the city. Opponents cited concerns over water usage, sound pollution, energy use and other environmental impacts. Verrus CEO Nelson Abramson said in written testimony that his company has spent several months meeting with neighborhood associations and would take their input into consideration. He said his company is offering to enter into a Community Benefits Agreement with Salem, enforced
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At Salem Chamber, Business Leaders Warn of Tax Battles and Affordability Problems
Two days after Oregon's general election, business advocates gathering in Salem warned that employers could face another difficult legislative session. But the discussion at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce revealed a concern extending beyond taxes and regulations:how to address the affordability crisis. At the Chamber's Nov. 5 Business Advocacy...
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1915 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map for Salem, Oregon
This Sanborn-Perris Fire Insurance Map (T2011.001.002) was first printed in 1895, and updated through April 15, 1915 — showing what the community would have looked like on that date. This volume was originally in the collections of the State Library of Oregon. It was withdrawn from that facility (see...
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Dundee Explores Funding Options for $608,000 Third Street Project
DUNDEE, Ore. — Dundee City Council discussed funding options for improvements to Third Street, adopted final assessments for the Alder Street Local Improvement District, and considered several other city matters during its Nov. 3 meeting. Dundee officials are working to assemble funding for a $607,910 package of Third Street...
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A major increase, minor dips highlight Beaverton, Tigard-Tualatin, Sherwood student test scores
Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood schools all saw slight dips and some increases in math, science and English test scores, with the Sherwood School District pulling significantly ahead when it […]