On June 16, a ceremony in Salem added three names to the Oregon Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial. Officials honored retired Cpt. Paul J. (Jim) Bieker Jr., Fire Planner Brian Robert Wolgamott and Battalion Chief Michael (Mike) R. Merlino, whose deaths by cancer highlight a serious risk among fire personnel.
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Salem officials said the city’s drinking water will remain safe this summer as its supply comes mainly from the rain-fed North Santiam River and steady Detroit Reservoir (even though local groundwater levels have dropped after years of low precipitation).
Oregon lawmakers on Thursday, June 18 voted against confirming nominees to the Quality Education Commission because they believe its funding model is outdated. They indicated that major reforms will be considered in the 2027 legislative session to better address poor education outcomes.
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