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Salem-Keizer Eyes Middle School Closures Next as Enrollment Keeps Shrinking
Salem-Keizer Public Schools leaders told the Salem Chamber of Commerce on Monday that middle schools are the district's next likely target for closures, as a wave of smaller elementary classes works its way toward secondary school in the coming years. Chief Operations Officer Paul Odenthal delivered the warning just weeks after the district recommended shuttering six elementary campuses.
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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.
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Three couples awarded OAN Honorary Life memberships
At the 2026 OAN Convention, three couples — David and Kristin VanHoose, Amethyst Hill Nursery and Hydrangeas Plus® (Aurora, Oregon); Pete and Wendy Brentano, Brentano’s Tree Farm (St. Paul, Oregon), and Jerry and Roberta Simnitt, Simnitt Nursery (Canby, Oregon) — were awarded Honorary Life memberships in the association.
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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 It was withdrawn from that facility (see...
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Cascade Caps 13-Win Turnaround With Eight All-League Honorees
TURNER, Ore. – Cascade High School boys soccer finished 13-2-1, turning a season of improvement into a playoff appearance and eight all-league selections. The Cougars outscored opponents 79-8. One year after posting a 1-6-3 league record, Cascade combined a productive attack with a defense that repeatedly kept opponents off the scoreboard.
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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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Cascade Girls Soccer Earns Seven All-League Honors in Season of Narrow Margins
TURNER, Ore. – Cascade High School’s girls soccer team finished three ranking spots short of the playoffs, but its season included comeback wins, closely contested league matches and seven All-League honorees. Parker Randall earned Goalkeeper of the Year recognition. Early nonleague losses to Thurston and Molalla tested the...
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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What Makes This HIDDEN Breakfast Spot a Must-Visit for Homemade Morning Favorites in Salem, OR
Salem has plenty of places to order breakfast, but Patty’s Off-Center Cafe gives the morning meal a personality of its own, pairing scratch-made favorites with the easygoing appeal of a neighborhood diner. Open since February 2015, this little restaurant has built its following around generous plates, homemade touches, and...