Sublimity engineer Luke Zollinger built a replica rotorcraft that has inspired a small Alabama town to plan a monument for its aviation pioneer.
The project shows how local engineering can spark recognition of history (official reports confirm the connection).
Residents at Chemeketa Community College described hardships accessing care in a town hall held on Aug.
13, and lawmakers like Sen. Wyden, Rep. Salinas, and Rep. Munoz promised to work on policies for better coverage. The discussion highlighted struggles with unaffordable insulin and insurance challenges.
Salem neighborhood associations are hosting a mix of events in August, including a 50th birthday party, monthly meetings, community art showcases and a Night Out on Donald Street celebration with traditional music (submitted by Kaethe Mentrum).
Residents can join the events to stay connected with local projects.
Former Kroc Center executive director Tony Frazier joined Corban University on Aug.
10 as executive director of strategic initiatives and community engagement. He will build community partnerships and lead new projects (additional initiatives will be announced soon) to expand the university's local impact.
Washington-based Gesa Credit Union will acquire Salem’s Willamette Valley Bank through an all-cash deal with nearly all assets and liabilities, building on the bank’s $465 million in assets.
The transaction is expected to close early to mid 2027.
Today, Oregon’s Quality Education Commission recommends nearly $2.5B more to keep schools running and about $5B more to meet new targets (2027-29 school years).
Lawmakers will soon review the proposal amid rising costs and an aging funding model.
Salem Fire Department engineer Nick Coleman returned on July 22 from an 11-day deployment fighting wildfires in central Oregon.
He said farewell to his wife and two children at an east Salem station before his crew headed out to battle the Rowe Creek Complex fire during a record wildfire season.
Marion County asked a federal judge on Aug.
10 to block the Army Corps from lowering Detroit Reservoir (planned for fish passage) to 1,425 ft after Nov. 1, citing risks to drinking water and Santiam Canyon’s economy. Salem is also challenging the plan amid concerns over increased sediment and turbidity.
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