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Salem City Council delays its vote on a rule that could block the Mill Creek data center

Salem City Council hit pause Monday night on a vote that could block Verrus' Oakline at Mill Creek AI data center. After more than two hours of testimony on Nov.

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The dollars and days behind the data center fight

$5 billion
in potential investment previously described for the project, or more
$10 million
in investment Verrus offers in a Community Benefits Agreement
120 days
length of the data center moratorium adopted Sept. 21

Sources: Salem Business Journal, Statesman Journal

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  • HomelessnessThe Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency released a 129-page report Monday, Nov.

    The Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency released a 129-page report Monday, Nov. 9, on why people in Salem are becoming homeless and what keeps them out of shelters and housing. Woodson Insights Research prepared it.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Salem Reporter

  • Utility ratesSalem city councilors voted unanimously Monday to schedule a public hearing on a proposed rate increase for water, wastewater and stormwater services.

    Salem city councilors voted unanimously Monday to schedule a public hearing on a proposed rate increase for water, wastewater and stormwater services. It's set for Mon., Dec. 14.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Salem Reporter

  • FootballDallas' Aidan Galusha ran for 317 yards and five touchdowns in the Dragons' 52-26 playoff win over Milwaukie.

    Dallas' Aidan Galusha ran for 317 yards and five touchdowns in the Dragons' 52-26 playoff win over Milwaukie. Dallas now faces Silverton in a 5A quarterfinal Fri., Nov. 13, at Silverton High School.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Polk County Itemizer-Observer, Silverton High School box office

  • Veterans DayThe 142nd Wing plans F-15 flyovers for Nov.

    The 142nd Wing plans F-15 flyovers for Nov. 11 ceremonies in Salem and Albany, though no times were given. The Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony is at 11 a.m. in front of the Oregon State Capitol.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Statesman Journal

  • BallotsTuesday was the last day Oregon county clerks accepted ballots postmarked by Election Day, and they're now reaching out to fix unverified ballots before the Dec.

    Tuesday was the last day Oregon county clerks accepted ballots postmarked by Election Day, and they're now reaching out to fix unverified ballots before the Dec. 11 certification. Secretary of State Tobias Read says voters whose signatures can't be verified will get a letter with instructions to fix it, so watch your mail.

    Around Oregon · Today’s editionSource: FM News 101 KXL

  • Rural healthOregon has been awarded about $197.3 million in additional federal funding for rural health care, the Oregon Health Authority announced Monday.

    Oregon has been awarded about $197.3 million in additional federal funding for rural health care, the Oregon Health Authority announced Monday. It's the state's second consecutive annual award through the Rural Health Transformation Program.

    Around Oregon · Today’s editionSource: 1430 KYKN

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Daily Salemto me · Wed., Nov. 116:00 a.m.

Salem delays its AI data center vote until Thursday

Plus, six elementary schools face a Dec. 8 closure vote and Veterans Day flyovers are planned today.

The TLDR

  1. Salem council delays its data center vote to Thursday
  2. Six elementary schools face a Dec. 8 closure vote
  3. Utility rate hearing is set for Mon., Dec. 14
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