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Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual WillaMutt Strut in Salem attracted 271 registrants and raised over $40,000 for the Oregon Humane Society through various dog-themed contests and activities. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Despite a law passed to provide foster children in Oregon with duffel bags instead of garbage bags, a nonprofit still receives requests from caseworkers unaware of how to obtain the luggage. Oregon Capital Chronicle
- ➤ Commercial Street SE in south Salem will see its speed limit decrease from 40 mph to 35 mph over a 1.3-mile stretch starting Sept. 9 to improve safety. Statesman Journal
- ➤ A community event organized by the Salem stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provided haircuts for families at a Salem shelter, demonstrating significant community support through a fully funded Amazon wish list. Salem Reporter
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Highway 22 west of Salem was shut down after a crash, with no reopening time estimated and a history of 154 crashes at the intersection since 2016. Statesman Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Agility Robotics is set to mass produce humanoid robots designed to aid the human workforce by handling repetitive tasks in a new Salem factory. Salem Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Salem-Keizer Public Schools extend their annual Music Day fundraiser across four Saturdays in September to accommodate scheduling conflicts, aiding in the financial support of their music programs. Statesman Journal
- ➤ United Way, along with local businesses and churches, provided a catered meal from Qdoba for staff at every Salem-Keizer School District school, including Morningside Elementary, to show appreciation before the start of classes. Salem Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A coalition of solar companies and environmental nonprofits in Oregon is contesting utility regulators and private utilities' moves to restrict solar energy projects, arguing these efforts hinder the transition to clean energy and disadvantage economically vulnerable communities. Salem Reporter
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