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Chiefs for Change membership raises questions as Portland, Salem weigh school closures

Reported byKATUBy Deb KnappDeb Knapp's page at the publisher (opens in a new tab)Oct 22, 2026

FILE: As Portland and Salem-Keizer weigh closing up to 20 schools, scrutiny is growing over superintendents’ ties to Chiefs for Change. Leaders deny any role, citing steep enrollment drops and looming December votes. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Image: KATURequest removal

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