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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Salem’s mayor is alone in fighting an ethics violation ruling
  • How Salem Hospital’s hidden library can help your family’s health questions
  • How a Salem-based policy just expanded free birth control access

Also on today's calendar: The Winery Comedy Tour and 5 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy with rain, some heavy, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 49, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mayor Julie Hoy stands alone as all councilors concede ethics violation. (salemreporter.com) — Salem’s mayor remains the only city official contesting an Oregon ethics finding over a private serial meeting about the former city manager, while five councilors have accepted violations and letters of education. The case is reshaping how the council conducts public business and could influence future transparency for Salem residents.
   

• A unique library tucked away at Salem Health helps professionals and citizens (salemreporter.com) — Salem residents can tap into a free, research-backed medical library at Salem Hospital, offering everything from children’s health books to in-depth resources for doctors and nurses. Librarian Paul Howard has transformed the once doctor-only collection into a community hub, with thousands of titles, a teaching-focused education center, and expanded hours through early January so locals can explore health information in person or online.
   

• Oregon makes birth control easily accessible to Medicaid recipients (kgw.com) — Oregon officials in Salem have made it easier for Oregon Health Plan members to get birth control pills and emergency contraception directly from pharmacies at no cost, starting Dec. 16. The change uses a statewide standing order so Medicaid recipients no longer need a prescription, aiming to close gaps between private insurance and Medicaid coverage for reproductive health care.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 18
  • ESL– LITERACY LEVEL 0 (SALEM)
    Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette , 3535 Lancaster Dr NE , Salem
    12:30 pm
  • Youth First! Open Mic
    Radness Ensues , 3837 River Rd N , Keizer
    6:00 pm
  • Spirit Night: Milagro Tequila
    The Cozy Taberna , 249 Liberty St NE #140 , Salem
    6:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • Greeters Hosted by Laser Therapy of Oregon
    Northern Lights Theatre and Pub , 3893 Commercial St SE , Salem
    8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • No power in west salem.
    Looks like it’s been out for atleast an hour and salem electric doesn’t have an eta on a resolution due to the size of the outage. Try to not open… (Nextdoor Orchardview)
  • This little black with gray chin was found snd taken to animal shelter near Salem airport.
    Friendly and sweet. As soon as they placed the collar and lead he/she knew what to do, we'll trained. Was chipped but shows inactive. (Nextdoor Crossler)
  • Saint-Gobain S.A. posted a job opening for Project Manager - Industrial Trainer in Salem. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.

🗞 Nearby News

Keizer

  • PHOTOS: Keizer is entertained by more than 70 holiday parade entries (salemreporter.com)
  • Salem-Keizer district weighs lower raises for teachers amid budget cutting (keizertimes.com)
  • WINTER STORM: Power out early Wednesday in much of Salem, Keizer (salemreporter.com)

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