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Friday, August 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Salem's Don Froylan Creamery wins top honors at the American Cheese Society conference, highlighting its success as a family-owned producer of award-winning, authentic Mexican cheeses. Salem Business Journal
- ➤ Due to last-minute funding and support from local businesses, Salem's once endangered Concerts in the Park series is set to return, highlighting community efforts to preserve local entertainment. Statesman Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Salem police's body and vehicle camera program has significantly aided in solving crimes and reduced formal complaints by 62%, with complete implementation and training achieved. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Michael David DeChellis was arrested for stealing over $300,000 worth of comic books from customers across several states, under the guise of restoring them through his now-dissolved business, 'Hero Restoration'. 1430 KYKN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ YouTube sensation and Keizer-born artist Matt Almendinger, known as MATTY, releases his ninth album, 'Not Supposed To Be Here,' reflecting on personal loss and marking a new chapter in his career. Salem Business Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Measure 118 proposes a $6.8 billion tax on Oregon businesses to fund universal basic income, facing broad opposition for its potential to raise consumer prices, fuel inflation, and harm state programs. Salem Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Salem Keizer School Board Director Kristina Hudson reflects on efforts to address the district's challenges and highlights the importance of community support and career technical education. Salem Business Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cherriots introduces a fleet of electric buses in Salem, aiming for eco-friendly public transport with Sen. Jeff Merkley's support, targeting a zero-emission route to benefit marginalized communities by late 2024. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Oregon environmental regulators argue NW Natural is inaccurately informing its over 2 million customers that the state's carbon crediting program may not reduce pollution. Salem Reporter
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