Friday, September 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WaFd Bank donates $50,000 to United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley for the construction of 15 cottages aimed at providing stable housing for seniors at risk of homelessness. Salem Business Journal
- ➤ Tyson Pruett, managing partner of Anthem Strategists, is dedicated to business growth and community uplift through projects like revitalizing 'The Forge' in Salem, and emphasizes the integration of personal and business life. Salem Business Journal
- ➤ The Salem Human Rights Commission will conduct a town hall on homelessness, featuring community partner presentations and an open invitation for public questions, with free bus rides available. Statesman Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alex Whitaker's journey from a teenage gym employee to owning a successful chain of gyms across Oregon exemplifies perseverance and effective leadership. Salem Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Salem man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for assaulting two elementary school employees in front of children, underlining issues within Oregon's mental health and judicial system. Salem Reporter
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ SEDCOR honored nine entities in the Salem area for their contributions to regional economic development, highlighting major investments and the creation of 229 jobs. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a debate for congressional district 6 and secretary of state candidates to discuss key issues ahead of the upcoming election. Salem Business Journal
- ➤ Two deputy directors were fired and a third supervisor resigned from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, amid undisclosed personnel issues and following a period where the agency addressed a significant training backlog for police statewide. Salem Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oregon health officials emphasize vaccination against COVID-19, flu, and other respiratory diseases to forestall a predicted autumn/winter surge. Statesman Journal
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