Council votes 7-2 to authorize $200,000 fund, partly to support families impacted by ICE

by Ty Davison | Feb 10, 2026 | News & Commentary

Council votes 7-2 to authorize $200,000 fund, partly to support families impacted by ICE  – Salem Reporter: Salem city councilors voted 7-2 Monday night, Feb. 9, to launch a pilot program reestablishing a social services fund, which will provide $200,000 for...

Experts say poor curriculum, short school year, lack of training contribute to Salem students’ poor reading

by Ty Davison | Feb 7, 2026 | News & Commentary

Experts say poor curriculum, short school year, lack of training contribute to Salem students’ poor reading – Salem Reporter: “We are not here because of our students or their families. We’re not here because of their backgrounds. We’re not here because our...

Salem schools will lose thousands of students over next 5 years

by Ty Davison | Jan 26, 2026 | News & Commentary

Salem schools will lose thousands of students over next 5 years – Salem Reporter: About 4,500 fewer students will attend school in the Salem-Keizer School District by 2030, according to a new district forecast. The new report will inform plans for school...

Students at Highland get reading help through new tutoring program

by Ty Davison | Dec 11, 2025 | News & Commentary

Students at Highland get reading help through new tutoring program – Salem Reporter: Highland is the first Salem elementary school to get an intensive reading tutoring program that’s been helping kids in the Portland area for 25 years. I don’t know whether to...

Salem declares emergency over increased ICE activity, citing reports of unlawful arrests

by Ty Davison | Dec 2, 2025 | News & Commentary

Salem declares emergency over increased ICE activity, citing reports of unlawful arrests – Salem Reporter: Salem city councilors stood against federal immigration practices Monday, declaring an emergency over enforcement that has raised intense fears and...