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St. Joseph Catholic Church held a sacred altar dedication (ending a three-year wait to rebuild after a 2023 arson fire) that marks a new chapter for the congregation.

On Aug. 31, St. Joseph Catholic Church held a Mass and dedication ceremony to mark its reopening three years after an arson fire gutted the building + Archbishop Alexander K.

Sample led the service with nearly 750 worshipers present.

DEQ has issued an air quality advisory for parts of Marion and central Oregon as wildfire smoke has left conditions unhealthy in Lyons plus Detroit.

Residents should follow health advice since poor air quality is expected through tomorrow afternoon.

Allan Pollock, former general manager of Cherriots, retired in July after 19 years of leading Salem transit and spoke about his career during a recent interview.

He recalled meeting Maria Hinojos Pressey at Ike Box — a surprise since executives usually seem distant — which showcased his approachable style.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools are facing larger class sizes, staff cuts and reduced programs as the state is $2.252 billion short of funding needed for classroom supports for 2025 to 2027.

Lawmakers must act soon to boost education funding.

Trader Joe’s and Boot Barn have submitted permit applications to open new locations in a five‐shop building under construction next to REI in Keizer Station + the building is located at 6035 Ulali Drive.

Managers of the Grand Theatre in downtown Salem filed for bankruptcy after online allegations that local bands and tour groups were not paid, and the venue’s empty billboards and papered-up box office window marked the sudden exit of its management (reports confirm).

A federal judge ruled in favor of Oregon’s recycling law after a five-day trial, lifting a temporary halt on packaging fees that help fund expanded recycling services.

The decision supports state efforts to protect public health and the environment (fees based on packaging volume).