How do high schools equip students for success after graduation? Whether students want to continue their education or enter the workforce, the Career Technical Education Center in Salem reimagines high school to fill the gap between education and employment. By Rachel Hughes. 

This story is sponsored by Brew Coffee and Tap House and Keizer Salem Area Senior Center. 

The City of Salem seeks photo submissions for the 2025 Water Quality Report Cover. Watch for submission details! Student artists from three counties display their work at a public exhibit. Learn more to plan your visit! Due to several years of critical staffing shortages, the City of Toledo decides to contract for emergency dispatch services. Find out more about the change. Then, learn who was named Salem’s interim city manager. By Rachel Hughes.

This story is sponsored by FastSigns.