Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Salem.
💼 Business
Salem Reporter is merging with Keizertimes effective Sept.
1 to boost local news coverage in Salem and Keizer. Award-winning reporter Krista Kroiss and other staff join the growing team + Keizertimes subscribers have been moved to the digital system.
🎭 Culture
The Oregon State Fair opened Friday, Aug.
28 at the fairgrounds and is running today, offering livestock displays, carnival rides + food vendors and performances. Local families and exhibitors are enjoying the event as it brings together longtime participants and newcomers.
🎓 Education
Salem-Keizer Public Schools held a dry run on Aug.
27 at 6:15 a.m. at the Gaffin Road Transportation Lot to prepare 300 buses for the new school year — testing each route for tens of thousands of students.
🌲 Environment
After over a month of dry weather, Oregon will see a falllike rain system expected to drop 1-2 inches of rain (reducing fire risk) starting Sept.
1 with heavier bursts on Sept. 2-3. Cooler temperatures will ease wildfire concerns as the region awaits the forecast.
🏛️ Government
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).
Residents gathered outside the Salem City Library during a city council meeting to voice concerns about a proposed data center allowed by local zoning codes.
They questioned rising resource demands as data centers expand in Oregon’s leading server farm market.
🏈 Sports
Football Preview Show Hour 1 broadcast live from Turner Pizza and Tap House on Friday, Aug.
28, featured local sports experts discussing upcoming games.
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