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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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The Cozy Hometown Cafe In Oregon Where Everybody Feels Like Family
Nobody warned you that a sandwich shop in Salem, Oregon could make you feel this genuinely good about the world, but here we are, and Little Lois Cafe is entirely responsible. There’s a moment when you pull into the parking lot on Commercial Street NE and see that red signage for the first time, and something in your brain just says, “Yes. This is the one.”
Statesman Journal
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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New residential treatment facility opens in Turner
A new nine-bed residential treatment facility has opened in Turner, the Oregon Health Authority announced Nov. 5. The facility, called Sanctuary, is for people who have mental health needs, including forensic behavioral health. Sanctuary received $239,677 in funding through House Bill 2059. That was part of a $65 million package to increase behavioral health capacity in Oregon. The OHA said adult bed capacity in Oregon has expanded to 350 new licensed residential beds and 488 new non-licensed beds with the funding. “Our commitment is to provide individualized, trauma-informed mental health care that honors each person’s identity, culture and lived experience,” Sanctuary Director Moses Malibet said in a release. “Working alongside OHA and community partners, we want to create a place where belonging is part of care, and every resident has support to pursue a meaningful life.” Bill Poehler covers Marion and Polk County for the Statesman Journal. Contact him at bpoehler@StatesmanJournal.com This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: New residential treatment facility opens in Turner
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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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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...
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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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PNW is for Adventure
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Salem Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps provide a snapshot in time for cityscapes. Created to help fire insurance companies assess rates for their policy holders, these detailed maps describe streets, buildings and waterways and can provide a great visual for how properties have changed over time. Symbols and color coding provide details of building construction (pink for brick, yellow for wood). The company would even send stickers to map holders to update their maps to reflect changes to the landscape.
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Multnomah County warns of seasonal toilet rats