Protesters want state action for immigrants, refugees Published 6:53 p.m. PT Feb. 1, 2017 | Updated 9:38 a.m. PT Feb. 2, 2017 Hundreds of people gathered on the Capitol steps Wednesday afternoon urging the Oregon State Legislature to take action to protect and defend immigrants and refugees. Last Friday, President Trump suspended the U.S. refugee program forContinue reading "Protesters want state action for immigrants, refugees"

Oregon activists react to Trump's executive orders 6:06 p.m. PT Jan. 31, 2017 Opponents of President Trump's executive orders concerning immigrants and refugees plan to rally at the Oregon State Capitol on Wednesday. "We will demand that the Governor and the State Legislature take immediate actions to defend and protect immigrants and refugees in Oregon,"Continue reading "Oregon activists react to Trump’s executive orders"

Oregon high school graduation rate increases Published 9:19 a.m. PT Jan. 26, 2017 | Updated 8:49 a.m. PT Jan. 27, 2017 Oregon continues to improve the graduation rate for high school students, although it remains near the bottom of national rankings. According to data released Thursday by the Oregon Department of Education, the four-year graduation rateContinue reading "Oregon high school graduation rate increases"

Career tech grad rates 11 percentage points higher than state average Published 8:03 a.m. PT Jan. 26, 2017 | Updated 11:30 a.m. PT Jan. 30, 2017 Students who completed a career technical education course graduated at higher rates in the 2015-16 school year. Data was released Thursday by the Oregon Department of Education, the first yearContinue reading "Career tech grad rates 11 percentage points higher than state average"

How race, economic status affect Oregon graduation rates Published 8:02 a.m. PT Jan. 26, 2017 | Updated 3:03 p.m. PT Jan. 29, 2017 The 2015-16 high school graduation rate for almost all historically underserved student populations grew at a faster pace than the rate for other students , according to data released Thursday by the OregonContinue reading "How race, economic status affect Oregon graduation rates"

Hundreds join MLK Day march across Marion Street bridge 4:55 p.m. PT Jan. 16, 2017 Photo from the MLK Jr. Day parade in Salem "The time is always right to do what is right." These words were chanted by hundreds of people as they paraded from West Salem to the Oregon State Capitol on MondayContinue reading "Hundreds join MLK Day march across Marion Street bridge"

MLK Jr. Day Highlight: Chelsea Gans Working at the Boys and Girls Club in Salem, Chelsea Gans has one major goal: empower Salem-Keizer youth. Gans said she wants to teach the children she works with about peace, unity and respect, but also that their dreams and aspirations are obtainable. To honor civil rights activist MartinContinue reading "MLK Jr. Day Highlight: Chelsea Gans"

Salem NAACP President talks MLK Jr. Day, race relations Published 7:49 p.m. PT Jan. 15, 2017 | Updated 9:12 a.m. PT Jan. 16, 2017 Nearly 50 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on the second-floor balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. It's said King's final words were directed to musician Ben Branch,Continue reading "Salem NAACP President talks MLK Jr. Day, race relations"

School district approves anti-discrimination resolution 7:15 p.m. PT Jan. 10, 2017 The Salem-Keizer School Board unanimously approved the "Safe and Welcoming Schools" resolution Tuesday night with the goal of recognizing and addressing discrimination in local schools. At the December board meeting, 17 people gave testimony about alleged harassment and bullying occurring in Salem-Keizer schools, arguing it has increasedContinue reading "School district approves anti-discrimination resolution"

Teresa Alonso Leon blazes path for future leaders Published 6:39 p.m. PT Jan. 9, 2017 | Updated 12:54 p.m. PT Jan. 10, 2017 Only minutes after she was sworn in as a state Representative in the Oregon Legislature, Teresa Alonso Leon had a special guest. Her niece, Emma Garcia, 8, sat in the Oregon House chambers Monday during theContinue reading "Teresa Alonso Leon blazes path for future leaders"