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Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Salem's defunct cannery to be transformed into a $150 million, 382-apartment development with amenities, receiving city approval. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Roxy Manning will offer a lecture and workshops in Salem aimed at fostering civil dialogue and reducing polarization through nonviolent communication. Salem Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Salem's 7th annual Indigenous Peoples' Day showcased Indigenous resilience through speeches, performances, and art at Riverfront Park, emphasizing critical issues and community involvement. Salem Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rain and snow forecast in Oregon are expected to significantly mitigate wildfire risks, although the threat remains in certain areas. Statesman Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon has replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day to honor the history and culture of the nation's Indigenous peoples, following a statewide legislative change in 2021. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Virginia Stapleton, a Democrat, is challenging Republican Rep. Kevin Mannix for Oregon's House District 21, focusing on issues like housing, public safety, and affordability. Statesman Journal
- ➤ David Brown, a political newcomer and Salem insurance agent, is running against incumbent Tom Andersen for Oregon House District 19, a seat that has seen both Democratic and Republican representation. Statesman Journal
- ➤ In the race for House District 20, incumbent Democrat Rep. Paul Evans is challenged by Kevin Chambers, a Monmouth well driller and former Polk County Republican Party chair, focusing on government accountability and local issues. Salem Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oregon is preparing to increase its behavioral health treatment capacity by adding 465 beds by the end of 2026, addressing about 13% of the identified need for additional intensive care spaces. Salem Reporter
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