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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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Statesman Journal
Our 5 favorite Salem-area pies to bring home for Thanksgiving
Ahead of Thanksgiving, as the leaves change color and begin falling off the trees, before you stop off at a big box store to pick up a last-minute dessert, many local bakeries in Salem and Marion County have you covered with staple fall pie flavor favorites including apple, pumpkin and marionberry. No need to stress over buying ingredients and pie pans or finding your measuring cups at the bottom of your cabinet with just a few days' notice; many bakeries have taken one of the challenges out of hosting holiday dinners or making you a popular guest. Did your favorite bakery make the list? Or do you have a recommendation for places we should try next? Get in touch: joshua.kornfeld@statesmanjournal.com. Marionberry The Marionberry pie from Willamette Valley Pie Company is one not to miss. The pie has a soft, slightly crumbly crust balanced with a sweet and tart Marionberry filling, which is sure to scratch the cravings of any sweet tooth. Named after Marion County, Oregon, the marionberry was first developed as a blackberry hybrid in the 1940s before commercial production began in the 1950s. The Statesman Journal reported in 2019 that Marionberry accounts for roughly 50% of blackberry production
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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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BLM to demolish, replace restrooms at Shotgun Creek near Eugene
The Bureau of Land Management will soon begin construction at the Shotgun Creek Recreation Area as part of BLM's plans to replace restrooms at the site. The park will stay open during construction. Starting in mid-November, BLM will demolish and remove the site's wastewater treatment infrastructure. Crews will demolish the above-ground facilities including a holding basin and a control shed and fill below-ground infrastructure with rocks and cement. The BLM will remove the southern restroom and temporarily close the northern restroom. In 2027, after decommissioning the existing facilities, BLM will install a temporary restroom and begin work on the new vault toilet which will replace the current restroom. The BLM said it needs to decommission the wastewater treatment system because of "continued deterioration." The recreation area will remain open during the construction, and BLM will try to limit construction to the off season. The Shotgun Creek Recreation Area is in Marcola 20 miles northeast of Eugene. The popular day-use area includes 6.4 miles of hiking trails, a swimming area, creeks and 23 picnicking units. The BLM described it as a great space for family gatherings because of the combination of a "lush, forest setting, coupled with comforts normally associated with
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Turkey Bingo on Friday will help send Philomath sixth graders to Outdoor School
Philomath’s Turkey Bingo returns Friday with proceeds going toward sending Philomath Middle School sixth graders to Outdoor School this spring. The event runs 5-8 p.m. Nov. 13 at Philomath High School. Bingo starts at 5:30 p.m. and continues until 8, with Brian Skaar calling the games. The evening also includes a silent auction and food for purchase.
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Idaho Statesman
The nation's most exciting duo? What to know about Boise State's next opponent
Boise State football has a chance to clinch hosting rights for the first Pac-12 championship game since the conference’s revival this weekend. Boise State (8-1, 5-0 Pac-12) hosts Oregon State (5-4, 3-2 Pac-12) at Albertsons Stadium, and a win would solidify the Broncos in first place in the regular-season standings. As was the case in the Broncos’ old conference, the Mountain West, the Pac-12 regular-season leader hosts the championship game against the second-place team. “One step closer to our goal. We put the work in, and we’re going to continue to put the work in to be able to have that opportunity in front of us,” Boise State senior defensive back Derek Ganter Jr. said on Tuesday. “...Being able to have that, it’s what we live for.” But it won’t be easy — which is probably why College GameDay chose to come to Boise this weekend for the first time since 2010. The Broncos face an Oregon State team that’s still in the hunt for a conference championship berth, despite losing its last two games. The Beavers also boast perhaps the most exciting quarterback-wide receiver duo in college football. Here’s what to know about Oregon State ahead of Saturday afternoon’s
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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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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...