Tuesday, September 24th, 2024

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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Olajumoke Elkanah's Flourish Spices, along with 19 other businesses, will showcase their products at a Salem market event highlighting local food entrepreneurs. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Salem paused recruitment for a key community violence reduction coordinator after being unable to fill the position, awaiting a special report to guide future efforts. Salem Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Keizer and Salem cities transform utility boxes into vibrant showcases of local artwork, enhancing public spaces. Statesman Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Oregon sets the 2025 maximum allowable rent increase at 10.0%, following statutory guidelines. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ SEDCOR honored local businesses and individuals for their contributions to the Willamette Valley's economic vitality, including Community Service Award recipient Juli Foscoli, at their annual meeting in Salem. Salem Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon mistakenly registered over 1,200 noncitizens to vote due to DMV errors, with nine having voted, but officials confirm no impact on the 2024 election. Oregon Capital Chronicle
- ➤ Salem City Council to vote on housing code changes to facilitate the addition of more accessory dwelling units, apartments over retail spaces, and to expedite the permitting process. Salem Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oregon State Hospital hires a consulting firm for $1.7 million to address safety violations following three patient deaths and other issues. Salem Reporter
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Wine enthusiasts competed in teams to crush grapes with their feet at the 33rd Annual Grape Stomp at Willamette Valley Vineyards, celebrating the fall wine harvest. Salem Reporter
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