More than 200 people rallied outside Salem Public Library on May 4 to support the levy in the May 20 election that would fund the library, parks and Center 50+ and raise awareness of the drastic cuts the library faces if it does not pass The group gathered outside the closed library the library would have been open during the rally but previous cuts eliminated Sunday service the downtown business Art Department hosted a sign-making party who also designed one of the yard signs used by levy supporters attended the rally wearing a homemade Statue of Liberty costume Ramey said her family chose to live in Salem teens and young children attended the event Signs read "fight library cuts," "yes for our youth" and "the literacy of our children is worth more than $19/month." Salem has a $13.8 million general fund shortfall parks and Center 50+ will bear the brunt of the cuts According to the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget 51.4 full-time equivalent positions would be cut including 20 employees at Salem Public Library two people at Center 50+ and one person supporting the Community Services Department The cuts would close the West Salem branch of the library and reduce hours at the main branch in downtown from 38 to 20 hours a week Victoria Timm said the proposed cuts will effectively close the library for many and said working-class people won’t be able to visit outside work hours and the library could face a complete closure within the next two years “It’s an important part of our community,” Timm said "I cannot stress how important it is that we keep these services in our city," Fuller said Places like parks and libraries can be havens for young people "Librarians are important people in our lives," Fuller said "Libraries are important places in our lives." Passage of the five-year community services and livability local option levy could save jobs and services the summer recreation program for kids and library programs The $0.98 levy rate per $1,000 of assessed value would cost the average household $229 a year It would bring in an estimated $14 million in fiscal year 2026 The levy would maintain 37.5 FTE library positions five recreation FTE positions and nine Center 50+ FTE positions It would also add three library assistants to restore the main branch to 48 hours a week and the West Salem branch to 20 hours a week Both branches cut their hours in January 2024 to adjust to lower staffing levels The main branch eliminated night-time hours and Sunday service The West Salem branch is only open two days a week The general fund would no longer pay for levy-funded services ensuring stable funding for other services it pays for such as police It would not completely eliminate the general fund deficit For questions, comments and news tips, email reporter Whitney Woodworth at wmwoodworth@statesmanjournal.com, call 503-910-6616 or follow on X at @wmwoodworth Oregon lawmakers have increasingly relied on a tool that risks cutting out public participation in lawmaking.With use of so-called "placeholder" bills booming in the Oregon Capitol lawmakers are pulling some surprising policies out of seemingly mundane proposals Illustration by Colleen Coover / Special to OPB Oregon lawmakers met April 1 to consider a phantom The bill on tap for the Senate Judiciary Committee that Tuesday could hardly have been more simple. In a scant eight lines Senate Bill 469 ordered the state’s parole board to “study parole law in the state” and report back in 2026 But the committee wasn’t meeting to consider that version of SB 469 As testimony from a small group of interested parties began it became clear that a far more consequential policy was being proposed — one that would overhaul the state’s process for paroling convicted murderers Anyone looking for that version of the bill would have been out of luck It was still being written by legislative attorneys and wouldn’t emerge until a day after SB 469’s only public hearing opponents of the idea scrambled to mount an opposition It’s not a unique occurrence in Salem this year a House committee took up what appeared to be another benign “study” bill only to reveal that they were actually considering changes to how state liquor stores are regulated the public was offered no notice of this switcheroo and granted no glimpse of the actual bill until after the hearing — their sole chance to testify in person — was over No one in the Capitol believes this is how things should work But they’ve become increasingly likely in recent years as Oregon lawmakers have relied more on so-called “placeholder” bills to move their ideas A recent analysis by legislative lawyers estimated fewer than 40 were introduced in 2015 lawmakers sent more than 615 into the legislative ether With that deluge comes questions about transparency in a statehouse that is supposed to prioritize public involvement everyday Oregonians have been all but cut out as lawmakers hurriedly swap out bills’ contents — what’s known in Capitol parlance as a “gut and stuff.” lawmakers do offer at least some notice that a bill will be changed to keep us in the dark,” said Derek LeBlanc a Eugene firearms instructor who’s advocated on gun issues in Salem for years and has grown disenchanted with much of what he sees “That’s where it’s affecting our Oregon politics.” Critics say the practice lends itself to sloppy lawmaking where late amendments aren’t given enough consideration before they must be hustled along to meet legislative deadlines The question is whether lawmakers — never a fan of curtailing their own power — can find the will to rein themselves in “Legislators shouldn’t be allowed to quietly ‘gut and stuff’ bills evading full public scrutiny,” said Kate Titus executive director of the good government group Common Cause Oregon “The onus is on the Legislature to be fully transparent.” Placeholder bills exist for the sole purpose of being transformed They are trump cards held in reserve for the period when lawmakers can no longer ask legislative lawyers to draft an unlimited number of bills Maybe a valued constituent has a late-breaking idea for a bill they must get heard this year Maybe some long-planned bit of lawmaking took longer than expected to come together dull boilerplate language can become just about any idea a lawmaker can think up that’s really what it is,” said former state Sen a Portland Democrat who spent more than 15 years in the Legislature before retiring in January But not just any bill will do in any situation Oregon’s Constitution dictates that every bill can only “embrace but one subject.” That means placeholders are only as valuable as the “relating-to” clause — the brief string of words that dictates what area of law a bill might influence — that comes attached to them A basic rule of relating-to clauses: Broader is better. A bill ordering the Oregon Health Authority to study health care comes with a clause vague enough to drive a legislative truck through: “relating to health care.” “Good committee chairs always have a handful [of placeholder bills] ready with broad relating-to clauses,” said Tom Holt a lobbyist who has worked in Salem for nearly three decades and sees a role for the bills But Holt conceded that placeholders also make lobbyists paranoid particularly when it’s not clear what a lawmaker has in mind “And for an ordinary person trying to follow the process,” Holt said The Eugene Democrat chairs a powerful committee and has used placeholder bills extensively may use placeholder bills more than any other Oregon lawmaker The longtime chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee Prozanski has made a habit of ordering a wide range of bills with broad and varied relating-to clauses months before a legislative session begins “There are things that come up that we need to address,” he told OPB of this practice before acknowledging that placeholders might have gotten out of hand this year “This time was much more than I anticipated.” Prozanski’s committee requested more than 70 placeholders ahead of the session a number that surprised lawmakers in both parties who were interviewed for this story The bills came with relating-to clauses from “attorneys” to “youth,” and dozens of subjects in between the bare-bones parole study bill that morphed without notice into a proposal streamlining parole policies advocates at the Oregon Justice Resource Center a nonprofit focused on criminal justice issues have argued the process for paroling convicted murderers is too onerous Prosecutors and victims rights groups disagree a renewed push for the OJRC’s idea seemed to come out of nowhere The group and its allies knew an amendment was being crafted “You are the only one that caught this!” Amanda Dalton a lobbyist for the Oregon District Attorneys Association wrote after OPB inquired about the lack of transparency around the bill “There has been no stakeholder conversation on this bill in the 2025 Session,” she wrote to Sen the vice chair of the committee where the bill sat She added in bold: “This also means no meaningful input or testimony from victims groups were taken.” The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center wrote to Prozanski on April 8 saying its members opposed the bill “in both content and process.” “I do not believe there was enough testimony allowed on this bill and the parties need to have a more thorough discussion,” he said in a hearing Prozanski told OPB afterward that this was always his plan He said he’d taken up the idea to “send a message” to the state parole board that he’s serious about making changes down the road “It’s not my intent to bring something that has not had a public process,” he said that is something that is important to me.” says he learned about the practice not long after being sworn in “I usually drop 15 to 20 of those bills every session knowing that I may never use them,” said Smith a Heppner Republican who joined the Legislature in 2001 I will have colleagues who have not been in the process as long as I have who will come to me and ask me if they can use one of my bills.” Smith’s legislative quiver this year includes placeholders on water But not everyone in his party is sold on them Bonham decries the practice of introducing placeholder bills I hate ‘em,” said Senate Minority Leader Daniel Bonham who has directed his staffers to monitor Democrats’ placeholder bills “It’s like I have to watch this Senate bill forever because the relating-to clause is something that could destroy our economy Bonham’s counterpart in the House feels the same calls placeholder bills “the ultimate exercise of absolute power” by Democrats “You see these huge omnibus bills at the last minute Others view placeholder bills as a necessity “They’re supposed to just be there as an outlet in case we didn’t think of this thing or this really bad thing happened,’” said state Rep says introducing anodyne study bills is often a better option than dropping a half–baked idea “People will request a bill that’s a potential solution to a problem but they haven’t really thought it through,” he said “Then it comes out and people freak out.” a Democrat who made regular use of placeholder bills during her time as Oregon’s longest-tenured House speaker What no one seems able to explain is the boom in placeholder bills that emerged in the last decade According to the Office of Legislative Counsel placeholder bills accounted for a little more than 1% of all bills introduced in 2015 That proportion has increased in every long session since nearly one in five bills was a placeholder “It’s really been ramping up,” said Dexter Johnson Johnson’s office has been swamped this year as lawmakers direct it to draft more bills than ever Compared to legislation with actual substance But Johnson says that often means pushing off the actual legislative work until lawmakers are sweating under tight deadlines — when there’s not much time to consider an idea who probably overuse them in the sense of just really keeping their cards close to the vest,” Dembrow said “And so you don’t really know what’s in there until the very last minute.” so do instances that torpedo public process or sow distrust took up a placeholder bill requiring the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to study liquor laws Nguyen had kept the bill in reserve to push through a change requested by liquor stores earlier in the year — one that would ensure they are inspected more often but would face lower potential consequences if they are caught selling to minors That version of the bill was nowhere to be found when Nguyen’s committee held its only public hearing on House Bill 2282 an OLCC representative offered a vague description of what a forthcoming amendment would say FILE- Oregon state Representative Daniel Nguyen 2024 during the opening of the legislative short session at the Oregon state Capitol in Salem Nguyen did not grant an interview on the matter but said on the House floor that using the placeholder was necessary to advance the idea this year we would have needed to find a member willing to spare one of their limited priority bills or wait until the next long session,” he said Other lawmakers and lobbyists asked about this and similar instances voiced uniform opposition we should create a House rule to prohibit that type of activity.” At least one member of the public wasn’t impressed the sponsor should have been open and transparent and actually submitted the real bill,” Michael Brainard “I oppose this bill and subsequent tomfoolery.” the public does get a glimpse at how a placeholder bill might morph prior to a public hearing Gun rights advocates were incensed in March when House Democrats waited until less than 24 hours before a hearing to unveil a 22-page proposal requiring gun dealers to obtain a new state license “I kind of take offense to the way everything happened,” LeBlanc “We got the verbiage of the actual amendment last night at about 5 p.m. and so it didn’t give us a lot of time to prepare.” is currently before the legislative budget-writing committee unveiled a hefty amendment less than two hours before a hearing on Senate Bill 28 — a bill that would order up a simple study on health care and Janeen Sollman review paperwork during a special session at the Oregon state Capitol in Salem Reynolds’ last-minute proposal would force private insurance companies to pay doctors the same rate for services regardless of whether they are part of a hospital system or an independent practice Reynolds says the bill is aimed at saving independent primary care clinics which often are paid less than the rates hospitals get for the same care It’s also an idea that the senator makes clear would benefit her personally: she’s a pediatrician who has worked in independent practice for three decades “We do so many bills that I feel are on the margins,” she said in an interview goes a little bit to the heart of the matter.” But the bill’s sudden emergence — less than a week before lawmakers were forced to pass bills out of committee — caught some off guard. A coalition of insurers wrote in testimony that the bill “takes on too much at this juncture in the legislative session” and would hike premiums for their members “I still think it’s really important to try to pass it this session.” There appears to be a growing sense that something is wrong with business as usual in the Capitol lawmakers have talked about limiting how many bills they can file in odd-year “long” legislative sessions That idea has often been dismissed as impractical in a body that doesn’t like to give up its own influence A crush of more than 3,300 bills — padded by more than 600 placeholders — choked committees in the early part of the session that meant marathon hearings aimed at considering as many proposals as possible it meant ratcheting down the public’s ability to testify as committee chairs jammed bills into one-and-a-half-hour meetings “What we don’t appreciate is people coming from our districts that just traveled three six hours in some cases to get here to testify and being told whose GOP colleagues often represent areas far from Salem and the only thing I can do is go find people after the committee and invite them up to my office.” A bill introduced by House Speaker Julie Fahey would limit the state’s 90 lawmakers to filing 25 bills apiece during the six-month odd-year sessions State agencies and executive branch officials could submit additional bills “The current pace and volume of legislation is not sustainable,” Sen We need to be more deliberate about what comes to the table.” told OPB she is wary of any bill limit proposal because it may give Democrats an additional edge It’s unclear whether the proposal has legs and it has yet to be scheduled for a hearing top Democrats are now acknowledging that placeholders have become part of the problem Asked by OPB at the outset of the session about the many placeholder bills that had been filed “Every bill has notice requirements before public hearings and before work sessions,” she said 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Refugees (UNHCR) the official definition of a refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution The property has undergone extensive improvements and a comprehensive outdoor play area and sport court tailored to the needs of the refugee community "We have been dreaming about this kind of an opportunity," said Luke Glaze "We are excited that Blossom Gardens will not only be meeting the needs of the refugee community but it also will be increasing the number of affordable units in the Salem area." The community features nine garden-style buildings with a mix of one- All units will be affordable at or below 60% of the Area Median Income and will benefit from on-site resident services provided by Salem For Refugees The project received $29.4 million in funding from Oregon Housing and Community Services through the Local Innovation Fast Track funds dedicated to Culturally Specific Ownership we celebrate the collective and relentless efforts required to reach such a significant housing milestone – the successful financial closing of Blossom Gardens," said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell "Through the strategic deployment of Local Innovation and Fast Track acquisition resources this landmark project signifies a pivotal advancement on our efforts to expand affordable housing options for families across the state." Salem For Refugees has assisted over 2,000 refugees from countries such as Ukraine The nonprofit provides housing assistance and connects refugees with services like health care and English language courses "Home First and our partners at Green Light are thrilled to help Salem For Refugees make this dream a reality," said Ben Pray "We expect Blossom Gardens to be a vibrant and we look forward to supporting Salem For Refugees and the communities they serve for years to come." An open house for Blossom Gardens is scheduled from 12-1 p.m offering guests the opportunity to tour the property including several completed units and the community room A federal lawsuit accuses Salem City Schools of improperly suspending a special education student whom it found responsible for causing a disturbance at Andrew Lewis Middle School The case involves an eighth grader who suffers from a variety of mental and emotional disabilities that include autism sensory processing difficulty and oppositional defiant disorder ripping artwork from the walls and damaging classroom furniture according to a lawsuit filed last week that identifies him only as G.M school officials violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws that make the student eligible for special education services will remain at risk of falling farther down the school-to-prison pipeline,” the Legal Aid Justice Center said in the filing The Charlottesville-based center brought the lawsuit on behalf of the student’s mother who was unsuccessful in challenging the suspension at an administrative hearing “While the rules of Virginia’s broken special education dispute resolution regime were stacked against her perhaps this mother will find in this forum the relief her child deserves,” reads the lawsuit filed in U.S A spokesman for Salem schools declined to comment on the pending litigation after he became involved in an altercation with another student in his adaptive physical education class Believing that the student intentionally threw a basketball that struck him in the face During a “disability-related meltdown” that followed was accused of spitting on the school principal during a meeting in his office pounding on the walls and swearing at staff members A Virginia Department of Education hearing officer who reviewed the suspension at the mother’s request upheld the school system’s finding that the conduct was not a manifestation of G.M.’s disabilities That meant he was subject to the same sanctions for misconduct as a general education student “While students are suspended for various lengths of time for violating school policies expulsions in the Salem School Division are an extremely rare occurrence,” a spokesman said school officials failed to follow an individualized education program that outlined his specific need for services The 44-page filing details a number of alleged errors – such as procedural mistakes made by the hearing officer the exclusion of evidence from the child’s mother and undue deference placed on the testimony of a school psychologist – that essentially deprived the student of his due process rights attending special education classes for half of the school day the lawsuit asks a federal judge to consider additional evidence and find that he was denied his right to public education The lawsuit also seeks “any additional compensatory educational relief” that may be judged appropriate Reforming the system is needed to slow what’s called the “school-to-prison pipeline” or disciplinary policies that push schoolchildren out of classrooms and into the criminal justice system during the 2022-2023 school year in Virginia students with disabilities received approximately 24% of all referrals to local law enforcement for school-based infractions just like the child at issue before this Court,” the lawsuit states laurence.hammack@roanoke.com Get our local education coverage delivered directly to your inbox Email notifications are only sent once a day The protest marked the one-year anniversary of pro-Palestine activists being arrested at the encampment set up at the Virginia Tech Graduate L… a third-generation Roanoke College student poured hours of research into the Genealogy of Slavery project ROCKY MOUNT — At a community forum in Rocky Mount on Tuesday parents and residents came together to discuss the issue of bullying i… Hall of Fame pitcher Billy Wagner will be the commencement speaker at Ferrum College's graduation ceremony this Saturday Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - 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coming around the corner will Shawn and Steve be successful in procuring the miracle drug or is it already too late The official Days of our Lives YouTube channel has released a brand-new trailer teasing next week’s drama (Dan Feuerriegel) and Chad (Billy Flynn) discussing E.J.’s relationship with Cat Green (AnnaLynne McCord) “Why are you going on a date with Cat Green Do you have feelings for this woman?” Chad asks his brother Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) pitches his girlfriend Stephanie (Abigail Klein) a bold idea: “One Stormy Night is a bestseller waiting to happen” he says “I want Titan DiMera to publish it.” things are looking bleak for Sarah and Xander as she begins to choke and appears to be having trouble breathing Jeffrey Russell (Michael Dietz) informing him that “The hospital is about to find itself a new bankroller.” This leads Dr “Who would that be exactly?” To which E.J Shawn’s (Brandon Beemer) plan to save his father is kicking off this week but his Uncle Steve (Stephen 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Horror Title ‘Midnight Special’ Launches May 8 on Steam [Trailer] Body Horror Sim ‘Zoochosis’ Announced for PlayStation Consoles [Trailer] Salem Horror Fest‘s eighth annual event kicked off last night at Salem’s Peabody Essex Museum and festival manager Leslie Adams‘ brief opening statement — which concluded with the above quote — assured attendees that the event remains steadfast in its mission to cultivate a safe This year’s festival is the first under the new leadership of Horror Arts Collective — formed by legacy staff members in the wake of founder Kay Lynch stepping down last year — but the team upholds the ethos instilled by Lynch who cheered on her successors from the front row like a proud mom The new guard also upheld the tradition of kicking off with a memorable opening night headlined by a horror icon with Hellraiser‘s Ashley Laurence serving as this year’s guest of honor Media personality Xero Gravity returned as master of ceremonies for the third year in a row maintaining momentum with her infectious energy The theme of the 2025 event is “the horror within,” which renowned author and professor Tananarive Due delved into with her keynote speech She explored how the theme played into the resonant story behind her Bram Stoker Award-winning historical horror novel The Reformatory praised by Stephen King as “one of those books you can’t put down.” who executive produced Shudder’s Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror also revealed that she and her husband Steven Barnes are in pre-production on a short film adaptation of their graphic novel The Keeper on which they’ll make their directorial debut Due’s speech was followed by a thoughtful conversation with Xero to further investigate the impact of representation in media after which Adams returned to the stage to announce this year’s festival winners Romero Fellowship recipients — who will receive mentorship from indie film veterans Travis Stevens (Girl on the Third Floor) and Matt Leslie (Summer of 84) — include Christopher Bickel (Pater Noster and the Mission of Light) The 2025 Jury Awards went to Kaye Adelaide‘s The Rebrand for Best Feature Conor Soucy‘s The Conduit for Best Interlude and Alexa Jane Jerrett‘s Bedlamer for Best Short leaving them mesmerized by the tale of a patriarchal fishing settlement attempting to domestic otherworldly creatures told through gorgeous black-and-white cinematography Rue Morgue’s Andrea Subissati welcomed Laurence to the stage for a 40-minute conversation that traced her origins back to growing up as a “weird draw-to-make-friends girl” who initially pursued acting to impress a boy through her current work as an artist Clive Barker‘s longtime archivists who curated his art books are in the early stages of creating a coffee table book of her art from the soft-spoken actress’ empathetic approach to the role of Kirsty Cotton (“I actually didn’t think of Hellraiser as a horror film I thought of it as a love story”) and her lifelong kinship with Clive Barker to getting hypothermia when she reprised her iconic role for the final time in Hellraiser: Hellseeker “I like being the Hellraiser girl forever,” said the delightfully genuine Laurence “People like me are victorious in [Barker’s] world more than just a film I was involved in.” The evening concluded with a screening of Hellbound: Hellraiser II the sequel that sees Laurence’s Kristy rise to full final girl status — but Salem Horror Fest is just getting started Over 60 Official Selections are programmed through May 4 and The Rebrand along with various shorts and interludes The festivities continue with meet-and-greets with scream queen Linnea Quigley; live podcasts from The Faculty of Horror, Girl, That’s Scary!, and Bloody Disgusting’s own The Horror Show; a book signing and panel with Due and other horror authors; and a vendor market where yours truly will be slinging VHS tapes this weekend Salem Horror Fest 2025 passes are on sale now! 6 Mental Health Monster Movies to Double Feature with ‘The Killgrin’ Pinface and Beyond: Six Times Cenobites Appeared in Non-‘Hellraiser’ Media Salem Horror Fest 2025 Line-Up Includes ‘Hellbound: Hellraiser II’ with Special Guest Ashley Laurence It’s a fairy tale with a gruesome body horror twist This week’s streaming picks highlight other fairy tale-inspired horror movies whether they’re direct adaptations or loosely based on them All blend horror and fantasy to deliver cautionary bedtime tales of the bloody variety Here’s where you can stream these fairy tale inspired horror movies this week For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here. writer/director Mike Flanagan drew inspiration from a few urban myths about tunnels and trolls and that also includes the Norwegian fairy tale Three Billy Goats Gruff So much that it directly factors into the plot Flanagan mainstay Katie Parker stars as Callie a recovering addict who comes to stay with her pregnant sister Tricia’s finally ready to accept that her missing husband is dead but then Callie encounters a strange man in an empty tunnel It’s the beginning of a series of strange events stemming from the tunnel including a supernatural bargain Callie unwittingly strikes Leave it to Flanagan to use urban legends and fairy tales as a haunting and unsettling exploration of grief Before Jaume Balagueró teamed up with Paco Plaza to unleash one of the most terrifying movies of the decade he proved an aptitude for delivering chills with this underseen haunted hospital fairy tale a nurse brought on to the night shift in the children’s ward at an old hospital in the process of closing but her new gig comes with a malevolent ghost Fragile is creepy and atmospheric with effective scares but even better is that Balagueró gives this ghost story an emotional center loosely inspired by Sleeping Beauty filmmaker Oz Perkins reconfigured the classic Grimm fairy tale for a moodier horror story that favors style over a more conventional Think unparalleled production design with impressive sound design and score to match but with its story told in an unconventional and sometimes muddied way the elder sister tasked with protecting her brother from Alice Krige‘s mesmerizing Witch It’s a coming-of-rage sort of fairy tale that sets this adaptation of a classic fairy tale apart It’s also in the stunning stop-motion animation Director Jiří Barta’s 1986 Czech adaptation of Pied Piper of Hamelin introduces a corrupt village consumed by greed and pettiness they turn to a mysterious stranger who offers to lead the rats out of the town for a price Barta’s hand-crafted feature draws from German expressionism gloomy style that suits the horror of this fairy tale well Based on a collection of stories by Italian poet Giambattista Basile this dark horror fantasy film is an anthology that delves into the earliest versions of well-known fairytales; but not always the most obvious ones this fairytale isn’t afraid of gruesome bloodshed and a vain king who prefers to flay the skin of his victims It also boasts a large ensemble cast of recognizable talents like Salma Hayek One lane was open on Interstate 5 northbound after a crash around noon on May 3 near the intersection with Highway 22 in Salem The Oregon Department of Transportation said traffic was backed up for at least 2 miles south of the crash Drivers were told to expect congestion and watch for emergency workers Jonathan Williams is the news editor of the Statesman Journal Reach him at JCWilliams1@salem.gannett.com Around 65 people gathered at the Oregon State Capitol May 3 to protest actions taken by President Donald Trump and his administration against education People chanted “when public schools are under attack not corporations,” “overworked and underpaid teachers need a fairer wage” and “every student The protest, organized by Rise & Resist - Salem, was the latest in a series across the country coordinated by grassroots organizations A Facebook event post for the May 3 protest said the "Hands Off Education" rally had a simple message: "Stop the attacks Rise & Resist - Salem said it planned to collect school supplies and backpacks for the upcoming school year at the protest Protesters were demanding better funding for schools and investment in public education said in an email there are several executive orders they planned to protest "Public education is the great equalizer"Tyler Scialo-Lakeberg president of Salem Keizer Education Association and a North Salem High School social studies teacher spoke to the crowd about the role of education for students of all backgrounds “Public education is the great equalizer,” she said “Education provides the opportunity to question think critically and expect something different,” Scialo-Lakeberg said oppress and this ensures a working class that will continue to serve those on the top.” Mel Fuller, a candidate for Zone 7 of the Salem Keizer School Board was invited by protest organizers and spoke about the importance of protecting public education Fuller is a proponent of music programs in schools and played fiddle for the crowd Fuller’s running mate and Zone 3 candidate The protest was organized by Rise & Resist - Salem Rise & Resist is a local nonprofit that aims to combat threats to democracy and civil liberties through lobbying and demonstrations It is independent from a national nonprofit of the same name Rise & Resist Salem said it plans to continue holding protests every two weeks Anastasia Mason covers state government for the Statesman Journal. Reach her at acmason@statesmanjournal.com or 971-208-5615 Dianne Lugo covers the Oregon Legislature and equity issues. Reach her at dlugo@statesmanjournal.com on X @DianneLugo or Bluesky @diannelugo.bsky.social Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @isabeldfunk this year's version of West Salem softball looks awfully similar to last year's version 6 in the latest Class 6A coaches poll and are once again the class of the Central Valley Conference They slugged their way to a 13-3 win over win over No 10 McNary on April 30 to take a commanding lead in the league title race West's all-state trio of junior center fielder Kali Parks senior shortstop Mya Ward and senior pitcher Braeli Martin are doing plenty of heavy lifting atop the batting order and in the field a slightly less obvious factor has helped the Titans go from good to great: Their stars have developed from 'up-and-comers' to veteran leaders who set the tone "We have six returners and we have three players on the field who have never played higher than junior varsity I told Mya and Braeli at the start of the year 'We're only going to be as good as our weakest links We need to help make (West's young players) better,'" West Salem coach Ty Nicholson because we need them to help the team get better.' And (Martin and Ward) realize that Last week's showdown between the Titans and Celtics was a pivotal one for both teams which is in the midst of its own strong season had a chance to swing the momentum of the CVC title race then poured on five runs in the fifth inning to trigger the run rule in a 13-3 victory because (the Celtics) are a good team energy-wise," Ward said The first inning gave us a lot of confidence to keep going." who earned second-team all-state honors for her work in the pitching circle last season is also one of the top sluggers in the state She admits that she began the year in a slump But her bat has woken up at the perfect time for the Titans "I've been focusing on driving through the ball instead of trying to lift it every time," Martin said We do a lot of tee work to help flatten out the ball I feel like it's helped our team overall with getting contact Heading into last week, Ward ranked third in the state with 34 RBIs on the year and was tied for fifth with six home runs is capable of hurting opponents in a variety of ways "I'm happy with my ability to be a diverse hitter," Parks said of how her game has improved since last season "I'm able to hit line drives and bring runners in but also play small ball and lay bunts down and get runners going." The Titans followed up their big win over their Celtics with a 15-1 victory over South Salem two days later to maintain their two-game lead in the league standings led by junior all-state shortstop Natalie Macik is in the midst of its own strong season after reaching the 6A quarterfinals in 2024 3-2) are still pushing for more after dropping two games to West Salem in a span of 12 days "(Last year's postseason run) is a huge part of it for confidence," Brewer said of her team's mentality We preach that we don't want to be playing our best ball right now The time to play our best ball is the end of the season for the playoffs We'll learn from (the losses to the Titans) Young players stepping up for West SalemWhile West Salem's star players have been hitting at a scorching clip lately the Titans wouldn't be where they are this spring without contributions up and down the order sophomore Makaeli Martin and junior Olivia Nunez all stepped in early in the year to help the Titans overcome injuries and the departures of several starters from last year's team Nunez has locked down West Salem's starting catcher role and entrenched herself as the team's cleanup hitter "(Courtney Gills) would have been our catcher but she broke her foot and had surgery in January (Nunez) hits a home run every once in a while but she just drives the ball so consistently." Both Nicholson and West Salem's players noted that the team needs to do a better job of keeping their foot on the gas after taking an early lead 4 McMinnville and close-fought losses to No 5 North Medford instilled the Titans with plenty of confidence that has carried over to league play "It took us a while to get our lineup where we wanted it," Nicholson said "But now I feel like we can do anything at any part of the lineup playing third baseman and (Ward) constantly coaching her 'What you're getting from Mya right now is priceless.' Sometimes you get good players who aren't leaders like that who don't want to coach others up on the field Jarrid Denney covers high school sports and Oregon State for the Statesman Journal. He can be reached at JDenney@salem.gannett.com or on X @jarrid_denney A renovated portion of the historic McGilchrist Roth building in downtown Salem held its grand opening on April 30 president and CEO of Commercial Property Resources took on restoring the three-story building at the corner of State and Liberty to its Art Deco roots Donna Kerley said they wanted to keep the storied history of the building and bring people back to the heart of Salem Paul Kerley highlighted the combination of history brickwork and Art Deco-style chandeliers with new fixtures and I want to do good by them," Paul Kerley said "I just want to keep our city up and vibrant with (projects) like this." Ricky's Bubbles and Sweets and upstairs apartments Before the renovations, the building was home to Doty Pruett Wilson — a certified public accounting firm that has since rebranded as Anthem and relocated to the top floor of The Forge at the former Liberty Plaza. the building has been home to Gayle's Italian Market the Kerleys decided to renovate the building to bring in more color This included new colorful touches like paintings and gilded wallpaper by artist Jennifer Warren from Color Up Interiors Paul Kerley thanked his team for their hard work "This is your vision for Salem," Donna Kerley said Donna Kerley said they are open to a variety of tenants Tenants can occupy the entire space or different portions Prospective tenants can connect online at rentandresidehere.com Is there something under construction you'd like to tell us about or find out more about Contact reporter Whitney Woodworth at wmwoodworth@statesmanjournal.com a sophomore pitcher on the South Salem team striking out 10 and walking two in the Saxons’ 14-0 home win over Lincoln in a nonleague game There were more than 10,000 votes tallied last week We are accepting Oregon Athlete of the Week nominations Bank on Commercial Street across the road from Fred Meyer in south Salem is undergoing interior and exterior renovations the building's owners plan to install new ceilings pedestrian path and updated ADA parking spaces The total project valuation is $1.4 million Bank will continue to be the sole occupant of the 4,183-square-foot building Bank officials said the south Salem branch is being remodeled to give it an updated look and feel while adding in-lobby ATMs and new technology The branch will remain open during the remodel with a minimal reduction in services Construction is scheduled to be completed in late July Bank is proud to serve the Salem community and looks forward to doing so for years to come which is evident by our reinvestment into the South Salem branch," U.S A portion of the interior is blocked off for renovation work but people can still access the teller counter and bankers A building permit for the project was issued on Nov According to Marion County property records Its current real market value is $1.8 million Bank in Salem to offer a drive-up automated teller machine Bank now has several branches and ATMs in the Salem-Keizer area Nearly 2,000 people staged a rally and march through downtown Winston-Salem harshly criticizing President Donald Trump and supporting federal money for public education and working families “I feel real good about the turnout,” said the Rev a local community activist who works with United Church of Christ a local nonprofit organization organized the event Thursday with the Forsyth County Association of Educators and other local groups Demonstrators initially gathered in front of the Forsyth County Government Center at 175 N organizers led the demonstrators west on Second Street Rallygoers then gathered in Corpening Plaza to listen to more speakers and community activists Many demonstrators carried signs that said Stop Destroying Democracy” and “Rise Up Against Racism.” Jennifer Castillo of Kernersville told the crowd that U.S “We can no longer depend on the government to take care of us,” Castillo said Matthew Poston of Danbury said he decided to attend the event because he is concerned about the nation’s future “Our country is headed in the wrong direction,” Poston said “It’s been working families and our teachers who are suffering.” Many demonstrators said they attended the event because they are opposed to Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants “people are raising their voices,” said Ronda Mays “And deserve a country that is dedicated a strong democracy,” Mays said Mays announced her intention to run for a seat on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education “There is not a shortage of people who want to be teachers,” Mays said “There is a shortage of people who want to work for the low wages of teachers and bad working conditions.” As rallygoers were leaving Corpening Plaza “Real Patriots Fight For Democracy and the Constitution.” Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter well-known in Winston-Salem for his willingness to speak up turns his voice to another cause: the importance of regular health … Detectives received four cyber tips about computer files with images of teenage girls being naked and having sex Thom Tillis identified Forsyth and Guilford among eight North Carolina counties that “refuse to cooperate with federal law enf… Shareholders will not receive a direct monetary benefit SALEM – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) invites the public to attend a design public hearing for a project to enhance safety increase capacity and improve traffic flow at the intersection of Route 24 (Hardy Road/Bypass Road) and Route 634 (Hardy Road) in Vinton Hill Community Center located at 820 East Washington Avenue in Vinton The hearing will be held in an “open-house” format and VDOT representatives will be present to answer questions The project entails replacing the current signalized intersection with a one-lane roundabout with three slip lanes The entrance to the bank property at the intersection will be moved about 110 feet west and a new bank exit will be added on Roop Street Crosswalks with median islands will be added to Bypass Road and Hardy Road and new sidewalk will be constructed to tie into the existing pedestrian accommodations southbound Bypass Road traffic that currently turns left onto Hardy Road would be detoured for approximately four to six months Comments about the project may be submitted at the hearing or until May 30, 2025, to Hayden Hill, Project Manager, 731 Harrison Avenue, Salem VA 24153. You may also email your comments to hayden.hill@VDOT.Virginia.gov Please reference “Hardy Road Roundabout Vinton” in the subject heading Anyone requiring special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting may contact Hayden Hill at 540-387-5353 Please note that this file is not ADA compliant MA – OCTOBER 27: Costumed people dressed as witches walk though the street next to the old Town Hall as they visit the town where Thousands of tourists come to attend the large Halloween festival and USA TODAY readers have honored one of Salem's thoroughfares as one of the best streets in the United States Essex Street in downtown Salem was recognized as a runner-up in USA TODAY's 10Best "Charming Main Streets Across the U.S. That Will Steal Your Heart." Here's what USA TODAY editors had to say about historic Essex Street: "The Salem Witch Trials took place more than 330 years ago and the city in which they were held still attracts visitors from around the world Most of the popular museums and historic sites are on or near Essex Street including The Witch House at Salem and Peabody Essex Museum along with a number of fun shops and The Hotel Salem." According to a statement by USA TODAY the places that appeared on the charming Main Streets list were nominated by an expert panel and voted on by readers and serve as the heart of their communities," the editors noted Salem is no stranger to USA TODAY nominations and recognitions. In 2017, the community was ranked No. 3 among the best Massachusetts attractions. In 2025, Salem earned a No. 3 spot on the best Halloween destinations across the world list Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before Home » Events » Education & Spiritual Growth » Sea Witch Ball Workshops with The Sea Wych Salem View Website Join the Sea Wych Salem & create your own one-of-a-kind sea witch ball These protective talismans are crafted using hollow ornaments that we layer with protective salts The ticket price includes a brief history of the witch ball a short ritual to put us into a magical mindset & step-by-step guidance from the Sea Wych Workshop attendees also enjoy a private shopping experience with a 10% discount storewide you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Destination Salem You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link Search autocomplete is currently not responding Massachusetts tenants now have the right to seal their eviction records in certain types of cases removing a significant barrier to housing access Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem are pleased to share that the new eviction record sealing pr.. 2025 - Estabilidad de Vivienda: Mayo/Junio our region’s 'beep baseball' team Beep Baseball is baseball for the blind and visually impaired Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the Salem Fire Department urge all members of the Salem community to take extra safety precautions to help protect the city With dry conditions affecting the Salem area the risk of wildfires and grass fires is high Please note that the Mayor’s Office will be working offsite at the next run of the “Mobile Mayor’s Office” – an occasional opportunity for us to serve the community from various neighborhoods throughout th.. Mayor Dominick Pangallo invites older and/or homebound residents of the City of Salem to register for the CONFIRM OK Telephone Reassurance Program Residents should sign up for this FREE program if they live alone and would like a daily computer.. we have seen two episodes of violence in Salem – an early morning shooting and now this tragic double homicide While both instances were acts of violence perpetrated between parties known to one another Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem will celebrate National Arbor Day on Monday with the planting of two American basswood trees at the Saltonstall Elementary School on Lafayette Street. we celebrate our planet and our shared commitment to environmental stewardship While so many of us are working hard toward this mission every single day today offers a special opportunity to reflect on our responsibilities as ste.. Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem in partnership with Waste Management (the city's solid waste and recycling service provider) are excited to announce this year’s scholarship program Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite the community to take part in Drive Electric Earth Month and attend this year’s upcoming North Shore Electric Vehicle Expo: Salem Kicks Gas WHAT: North Shore electric vehicle drivers and enthu.. As part of the City of Salem’s ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that 14 municipal employees have successfully completed an advanced professional development workshop series focused on lan.. MA invites you to join the fun at this year’s Artists’ Row Season Kick-Off Event with their opening weekend market & hands-on artmaking workshops 2025 welcomes an all-new array of artists and artisans .. Don’t throw away your broken item; bring it to the Repair Café SalemRecycles is hosting a Repair Café on Saturday 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge St Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that the City of Salem is extending a popular composting incentive program offering starter kits to new subscribers with Black Earth Compost The City of Salem is once again preparing to welcome visitors from its sister city The Salem-Ota Cultural Exchange is seeking host families to volunteer for this year’s important cultural exchange Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invites the community to come downtown and swing by Charlotte Forten Park at 289 Derby Street a life-size bronze memorial in honor of Cha.. el techo del club nocturno Jet Set en Santo Domingo se derrumbó causando la muerte de al menos 113 personas y atrapando muchos otras Assessing Department is conduction the State mandated Cyclical Inspections The City of Salem will be holding elections this year for the following City Government Offices:Mayor (4-year term)Councillor-At-Large (2-year term)Ward Councillor (Wards 1-7) (2-year term)School Committee (4-year term) * Types of affordable and subsidized housing Nota de prensa del Alcalde Pangallo sobre la tragedia en Santo DomingoEn la madrugada de martes our region’s 'beep baseball' team  Beep Baseball is baseball for the blind and visually impaired  Boston Strong is a mixed ages te.. Please note that the Mayor’s Office will be working offsite at the next run of the “Mobile Mayor’s Office” – an occasional opportunity for us to serve the community from various neighborhoods throughout th..  Residents should sign up for this FREE program if they live alone and would like a daily computer.. with the planting of two American basswood trees at the Saltonstall Elementary School on Lafayette Street.  in partnership with Waste Management (the city's solid waste and recycling service provider) are excited to announce this year’s scholarship program Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite the community to take part in Drive Electric Earth Month and attend this year’s upcoming North Shore Electric Vehicle Expo: Salem Kicks Gas As part of the City of Salem’s ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion MA invites you to join the fun at this year’s Artists’ Row Season Kick-Off Event with their opening weekend market & hands-on artmaking workshops Don’t throw away your broken item; bring it to the Repair Café SalemRecycles is hosting a Repair Café on Saturday  The Salem-Ota Cultural Exchange is seeking host families to volunteer for this year’s important cultural exchange Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem this morning unveiled the latest addition to the City’s Department of Public Services fleet  Outside Saltonstall Elementary School the kindergarteners who submitted the name for consideration were o.. The schedule for completion of the Salem Willows Phase II Signature Park project has been impacted by several factors most substantially archeological investigations and related reporting required by the state because of the investigations The City of Salem is issuing a water use advisory The City of Salem’s water supply is provided by the Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board (SBWSB) SBWSB is required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) through the Water.. with over 500 confirmed cases reported across 19 states as of early April 2025 This highly contagious virus can cause serious health co.. Mayor Dominick Pangallo announces that the Salem Board of Health is sponsoring a Diaper Drive benefiting Salem families during the month of April.  Did you know 1 in 2 families in America struggle to afford diapers for their children?   Explore & Enroll in Salem Summer Programs through The Salem Children’s Alliance  will be hosting a Summer Program Fair to help Salem families learn about local Summer camps The Second Corps Cadets Veterans Association  the City of Salem "The Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States" A public information session in early April 2025 will serve as the first opportunity for community members to learn about the exciting plans for Salem’s quadricentennial celebrations throughout 2026 The City of Salem is seeking to hear from the public about trails along Highland Ave and Highland Ave crossings via this public survey This survey provides opportunity for community members to share their feedback on the existing trail networks in the Hi.. Public Hearing and Availability of Draft 5-Year Consolidated Plan and FY2026 Action Plan and an amendment to the Community Participation Plan Notice is hereby given that the City of Salem Department of Planning and Communit.. Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that the City of Salem has been selected as one of 25 municipalities to participate in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s (“MassCEC”) On-Street Charging Solutions Program as.. SalemRecycles’ Free Book Swap returns to the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street on Saturday Attendees will find an impressive collection of donated books  “Website Sign In” at the bottom of the Homepage under Site Link.. The Salem Board of Health is involved in a grant that the City of Lynn holds with funding from the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to develop and implement strategies that will prevent or reduce subs.. 93 Washington StreetSalem, MA 01970Phone: 978-745-9595 City Hours:Monday through Wednesday: 8 am to 4 pmThursday: 8 am to 7 pmFriday: 8 am to 12 pm Blakely Jaranilla participates in the unified race during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem First graders Isabella White and Maddison Hibdon hold hands as they race toward the finish during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Family and friends support runners as they near the finish line during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Unified runner Jonathan Ballek crosses the finish line during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Third grader Everett Hakim races to the finish line during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Second graders run in the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Runners hug at the end of the unified race during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Third-grade boys take off during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Second grader Lyra Chananudech warms up before the Awesome 3000 race on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Family and friends cheer for their runners during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Natalie Budke and Avery Moszer hold James Budke’s hands as he finishes in the unified race during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Each participant in the Awesome 3000 received a medal when they crossed the finish line on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Third grader Actual Gift Chimwanda races toward the finish line during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Second-grade friends hold hands as they participate in the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem First grader Adalynn Eldridge runs in the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Kindergartners prepare to run in the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Third grader Neil Goff races to the finish line during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem First graders run in the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Juniper Adkisson crosses the finish line in the unified race during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Young runner Ezus Canchola runs in the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Young runners race in the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Young runner Emma Shepherd races in the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Third grader Kamdyn Umscheid crosses the finish line during the Awesome 3000 on May 3 at McCulloch Stadium in Salem Salem youth participate in the Awesome 3000 on May 3 in Bush's Pasture Park in Salem By FOX 12 StaffPublished: Apr 2025 at 2:20 PM PDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSALEM Ore (KPTV) - A man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a series of explosions in a southeast Salem neighborhood investigators found damage to a car from an improvised explosive device in the driveway of a home on the 5700 block of Woodside DR SE another explosion was reported at the same house on April 25 just after 2 p.m A third explosion was reported on April 28 just after 10 p.m Patrol officers and the bomb squad identified 38-year-old Jason Douglas Kiser as the suspect They said Kiser and the homeowner knew each other Kiser was arrested on April 29 afternoon as he entered a business in the 5700 block of Commercial ST SE The Bomb Squad responded to the scene and performed a search of Kiser’s vehicle Another improvised explosive device was found inside the car Kiser faces charges of Reckless endangering Winston-Salem Police were called to a reported stabbing on North Graham Avenue Officers say they found victim Christopher Scott who was hospitalized in critical condition Police say this investigation remains ongoing TRENDING: Woman stabbed in head, face while holding toddler, Lexington Police say Anyone with more details about this crime should call WSPD's non-emergency number at 336-773-7700 Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 336-727-2800 (English) or 336-728-3904 (Spanish) NEWTON COUNTY – A Covington man has been arrested after a gun was pulled at the Salem Road Walmart on Sunday. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29-year-old Jaylen Douglas on Monday after police say he pulled a gun on another customer during a verbal dispute the weapon was not discharged and no injuries were reported Douglas is booked on two counts of simple assault and one count of reckless conduct The Covington News has reached out to Walmart for comment but has received no response