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Federal judge allows Army Corps to drain Oregon lake
EUGENE, Ore. (CN) — Oregon’s capital city and other municipalities failed to convince a federal judge to block the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from lowering water levels in Detroit Lake. “The court shares plaintiffs’ concerns about the threats posed by the possibility of high turbidity and inadequate...
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Landmarks postpones decision on big project
Some members of the Albany Landmarks Commission Thursday did not like assorted details, including its size, of the four-story mixed-use building developer Scott Lepman is proposing to build on the city-owned property at 300 First Ave. SW. The commission did not approve the project but did not deny it either....
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This Historic Oregon Hospital Is Where One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest Was Filmed
Some buildings just have a story written all over them, and the Oregon State Hospital in Salem has enough story to fill several libraries, one Oscar-winning film, and at least a few very long dinner conversations. The OSH Museum of Mental Health sits right inside this landmark building, and it’s...
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Voters paid for school improvements. Salem-Keizer wants to close them
Salem-Keizer voters approved a $620 million bond measure in 2018 to address overcrowded schools, improve building safety, and expand educational opportunities across one of Oregon's largest school districts. Eight years later, the district is considering closing six elementary schools , including several that received bond-funded improvements. For families who remember the 2018 campaign, the closures have them questioning whether they'll support another construction bond. "There are many of us who believe that if this continues, the district is on a path to the following outcomes: drop in elementary achievement scores, a failed bond, a broken relationship with the community," parent Nick Sayen said at a recent school board meeting . The 2018 measure, known as Measure 24-429, funded renovations and expansions throughout Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Projects included improvements to classrooms, labs, cafeterias, security systems and aging infrastructure. It was the largest bond effort in district history and, at the time, the third-largest bond measure in Oregon. Voters narrowly approved it , with 53% voting in favor and 47% opposed. "I am very pleased that the citizens of Salem and Keizer continue to support the schools and trust the district to use the money wisely and as promised," said then-school board
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Thousands of gallons of untreated sewer water spills after pipe ruptures near Keizer park
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Cleanup crews responded to a park in Salem on Wednesday after thousands of gallons of untreated sewer water spilled from a ruptured pipe. The spill happened near Keizer Rapids Park around noon. According to Salem city officials, crews were performing routine maintenance “to identify potential problem areas” when an investigative device got stuck in an 18-inch sewer line south of the Willow Lake Wastewater Pollution Control Facility.
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Keizer approves nearly $1.4 million for Verda Lane sidewalk project
KEIZER, Ore. — The Keizer City Council has approved a request to redirect nearly $1.4 million in transportation funding toward a sidewalk project along Verda Lane. The council voted unanimously 6-0 during its November 2 meeting to approve redirecting $1,393,229 for the project. Councilor Soraida Cross was absent. The...