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Your Thursday evening update on Salem news

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Good evening, Salem.

Tomorrow evening, a mysterious live radio broadcast will take over downtown Salem.

Starting at 8 p.m., 105.5 The Moon, Salem’s indie radio station, is asking people to drive downtown with windows down for an hour as they play a “special hour of programming.” Organizers have been coy about the details, but between that and the monthly art walk from 5-8, Friday evening promises to be lively in downtown Salem.

We’ve got a few more details on both events in our weekly roundup below, along with plenty of other options for all ages if you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest Salem news.

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Salem Mayor Julie Hoy sent a letter of support for a new $4.3 billion transportation bill to the Legislature’s transportation funding committee on behalf of the Salem City Council, saying…

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Events in Salem over the next week include a secretive call to participate in a live radio broadcast downtown Friday evening and a major fundraiser for Center 50+ at Riverfront…

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A recently adopted state wildlife plan has added 27 species to the state’s list of conservation priorities, including sea otters, porcupines and California condors.

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David J. Nelson, 25, pleaded guilty to a homicide charge and driving intoxicated in a West Salem crash that killed his father in 2023. A Polk County judge sentenced him…

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