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This week, thousands of local high school students will cross the stage at their graduation.

Expect some heavy traffic in the areas surrounding the festivities. Here’s where and when graduations are happening tonight and tomorrow, according to the Salem-Keizer School District website.

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Ceremonies are held at each high school’s field unless otherwise noted.

Tonight, June 5:

West Salem High School, 6:30 p.m.

Sprague High School, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 6:

McNary High School, 2 p.m.

South Salem High School, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Early College High Graduation, 5 p.m. at Sprague High School.

North Salem High School, 6 p.m.

McKay High School, 6:30 p.m. at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. N.E.

Roberts High School, 7 p.m. at Sprague High School.

Here’s some of our latest news. Catch all of our reports anytime on our website.

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A service on Thursday brought first responders, faith leaders and elected officials under one roof to pray for the survivors and witnesses of a mass stabbing at the Union Gospel…

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Salem-Keizer School District officials are moving an emotional growth center classroom from Salem Heights to Hallman Elementary School in the fall in an effort to have special education offerings available…

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Crisis centers and shelters for victims of sexual assault and other crimes are seeking state money to make up for a drop in federal grants that usually fund such services.

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