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Salem
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Salem invites the public to suggest creative names for its new electric street sweeper through an online contest ending Oct. 11. Salem Reporter
- ➤ The League of Women Voters in Marion and Polk County continues to serve as a vital nonpartisan resource on voting and local elections, amidst rising political polarization. Salem Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Salem's second Viva Salem festival showcased Hispanic Heritage Month with traditional Mexican dances and charrería at Riverfront Park. Salem Reporter
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Salem experiences robust developer investment and low vacancy rates amidst challenges of inflation, safety, and parking according to a local report. Salem Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Tina Kotek requests the federal government to halt the auctioning of offshore wind energy sites in Oregon due to concerns from local communities and environmental impacts, leading to a postponement of the planned auction. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In the upcoming Nov. 5 general election, Polk County Sheriff Mark Garton faces competition from Steve Warden, with focuses on increasing highway patrols and addressing property crimes. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Salem property owners received correction notices for campaign signs that violate city size and placement codes, risking a fine of up to $250 per day. Statesman Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oregon faces a years-long effort to remedy its significant shortfall in residential care beds for mental health and addiction, needing an additional 3,714 beds to meet demand. Oregon Capital Chronicle
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