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McKay High School Coaches Boost Female Student Athletics

McKay High School Coaches Boost Female Student Athletics

The WIS3 UP program provides monthly lunch activities to increase student participation in Salem.

Live Poll

Do you believe extracurricular programs are effective at building leadership skills for students in your area?


Administration

Live Poll

Should your local school district prioritize lobbying for state funding changes over other internal initiatives?

Administration

Salem-Keizer Schools Propose 2027 Advocacy Plan

The district outlines legislative priorities for the upcoming session focusing on funding reform and early learning.

Salem-Keizer Schools Propose 2027 Advocacy Plan

Primary Education

Live Poll

Should local school districts prioritize keeping small neighborhood schools open over consolidating campuses to save costs?

Primary Education

Representative Mannix Opposes Salem School Closures

The legislator argues against the proposed closure of two elementary schools in his district.

Representative Mannix Opposes Salem School Closures

Secondary Education

Secondary Education

Salem-Keizer Teacher Terminated After Criminal Charges

The school district fired 28-year-old teacher Tristen Wilson following his indictment on several criminal counts.


Special Education

Live Poll

Do you trust that the federal government is held accountable for workplace discrimination like private employers?

Special Education

Chemawa Indian School Settles Disability Claim

Nancy Aiken received a $95,000 settlement after an EEOC judge found she faced disability discrimination in Salem.

Chemawa Indian School Settles Disability Claim

Homeschooling

Homeschooling

Salem Author Published Childrens Book

Local resident Rebecca Hicks released a new book about learning from mistakes in September 2026.

Salem Author Published Childrens Book