Quest for the Coziest Reading Nooks
In the quest for the perfect reading spot, many are turning to social media for suggestions. The ideal location seems to be somewhere cozy, preferably with a fireplace and comfortable seating. However, users are open to discovering any hidden gems that others might recommend.
Telycam Vision+ PTZ Cameras Improve Quality of Government Meeting Broadcasts and Streams for Keizer...
Municipal broadcaster K23 TV (Keizer City Television) has deployed PTZ cameras from Telycam to upgrade the visual quality of their live meeting coverage. As the government access broadcaster for the City of Keizer, Oregon, K23 TV plays an important role in connecting city officials with the community’s citizens....
Contemplating Career Choices: State Hospital MHTT Position vs. Private Sector Offer
A recent social media post has sparked a discussion about the pros and cons of accepting a position as a Mental Health Therapy Technician (MHTT) at a state hospital. The original poster is conflicted about whether to accept the position, which offers a salary of $31 per hour, or to take up another offer from a...
Trailhead construction complete at Silver Falls State Park, more changes to come
Marion County’s prized park is going through changes. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has completed the North Canyon trailhead and parking lot project at Silver Falls State Park, and visitor center improvements are on the way next year. Meanwhile, a new campground project has been put on hold due to budget...
Corvallis researchers uncover parenting’s long-term influence
CORVALLIS, Ore. - A recent analysis by Oregon State University and Utrecht University reveals that children who grow up with parental acceptance and minimal negativity tend to face fewer challenges in their own parenting. According to the study, early childhood parenting experiences have a greater impact on future...
A Look at Legislative Committee Days, Impacts on State Budget from Federal HR-1
EDITOR’S NOTE: Civic leader, writer, storyteller, rural community leader LaNicia Duke is taking a deep dive into the happenings in Salem. Here she looks the impacts Federal legislation is having on Oregon government budgets. Legislative Days – “Leg Days” are happening this week, and there’s a lot at stake for many...
Proposed Detroit Lake ‘deep drawdown’ moving forward in 2026, public meetings planned
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is moving forward with a plan to drop Detroit Lake to the lowest water level in its history, but in a slow and methodical way intended to avoid impacting drinking water for 210,000 people in Salem and Stayton. The federal agency is taking public comment and holding five public...
Lebanon High School Receives $100K Check from T-Mobile
Lebanon High School won $131,000 in T-Mobile’s 5G Friday Night Lights contest, finishing second nationally and funding long-needed repairs to Heath Stadium’s condemned grandstands. Lebanon, OR. — On Friday November 15th a presentation ceremony was held at Lebanon High School where T-Mobile’s Rural Market Manager Gary...
Salem’s McKay High School Lockdown Lifted After Suspect in Domestic Violence Shooting Captured
McKay High School in Salem was put under lockdown as police initiated a manhunt for a suspect involved in a domestic violence shooting, as KATU News reported. According to details shared by Salem-Keizer Public Schools, the lockdown, which started at around 10:10 a.m. on November 14, lasted until just after noon;...
A Nightmare Flood Washes Away the Holidays in Salem: The Christmas Week Flood of...
The days leading up to Christmas in Salem, 1964, were marked by a deceptive calm. A deep snow blanketed the city, promising a picture-perfect holiday. Yet this serenity was a prelude to catastrophe. A sudden, violent thaw unleashed a deluge that would define a generation, turning the Willamette River from a familiar...
