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Hello Salem! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Salem DUII crash led to a 10-year sentence
  • Why advocates say ICE activity is ramping up in Salem
  • How a Salem organizer is pushing to curb corporate campaign cash

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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 60, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 67 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for DUII crash that killed beloved Salem teacher (kptv.com) — A Salem cyclist and Sprague High School science teacher was killed in a 2025 DUII crash on Delaney Road Southeast, and the driver has now been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Prosecutors say he crossed the center line at high speed with alcohol and cannabis in his system, and his prior DUII history factored into the case's outcome.
   

• Portland-area immigration advocates cite 'alarming' number of ICE sightings, arrests (koin.com) — Immigrant-rights advocates say they're getting a surge of reports about ICE activity across Oregon, including right here in Salem. A local hotline has logged numerous calls and at least 21 recent detentions, prompting organizers to warn families and neighbors to stay informed while they await an official response from federal authorities.
   

• 'Damaging our democracy': Oregon proposal to ban corporations from political spending advances (koin.com) — A Salem resident is among the chief petitioners behind a new statewide effort to ban corporations and other organizations from spending money on Oregon political campaigns. The proposal, "Stomp Out Dark Money Oregon," has cleared its first signature hurdle and could appear on the 2028 ballot, complementing contribution limits lawmakers already passed that take effect in 2027.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Monmouth

  • Chinese Fitness Influencer Exposed For Blatantly Cheating At Berlin Marathon After Gloating About Beating Her 'Personal Best' — Incriminating Photo Evidence Emerges (totalprosports.com)
  • City of Monmouth Ending Flock Camera Contract (977wmoi.com)
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Silverton

  • Don't Mess Around with Lithium-Ion Batteries – Safety Tips & Video from Oregon's State Fire Marshal (theashlandchronicle.com)
  • Area Events: Books signing, murder mystery and a flea market (heraldpioneer.com)

Ok Salem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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