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A transgender employee claims his former supervisor within the Oregon Department of Human Services demoted him due to his gender identity.

In other news, a demoted trans employee sues an Oregon agency, Portland middle school principals cry for help, and more.

A transgender state employee has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Human Services.

The Salem-Keizer Public Schools governing board announced in-person public comment will now be an option available. But there are new rules

To remove the three board members, recall leaders needed 16,283 signatures per petition. They did not reach that number by the Nov. 23 deadline.

A report from Salem-Keizer Public Schools analyzing altercations at an August board meeting shows the peak of rising tensions between community groups.

A report from Salem-Keizer Public Schools analyzing altercations at an August board meeting shows the peak of rising tensions between community groups.

In an announcement Friday, Superintendent Christy Perry said the public wont be allowed to attend in person due to disruptive behaviors.

The Salem-Keizer School Board meeting on Tuesday night started like any other, but quickly became heated as people brought up hot-button topics.

Christy Perry announced her upcoming retirement at the end of the Salem-Keizer school board work session Tuesday, followed by an email sent to staff.