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A piece of history traveled through downtown this afternoon.

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The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, made its way through Salem en route to an exhibition in Independence.

The exhibit honors Vietnam veterans and offers a chance to learn about veterans from Polk County who served in the war.

It will be on display at the Independence Sports Park from Thursday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. Learn more and catch a schedule of events here.

The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam War memorial, traveled through downtown Salem Tuesday afternoon on the way to an exhibition in Independence. (MARION COUNTY photo)

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Robots, tortillas, kombucha: economic development awards recognize Salem businesses

Several Salem manufacturers and entrepreneurs took home awards at SEDCOR’s annual recognition of businesses and people promoting economic development in the mid-Willamette Valley.

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Salem city councilors hope to leverage temporary financial stability for the long term

Despite more money coming into city coffers from a property tax increase, new paid parking and the end of two Urban Renewal Areas, the city is still on a direct…

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Oregon Gov. Kotek tells state agencies to stop travel, prepare for budget cuts

A Tuesday letter from the governor to agency directors comes after a budget surplus turned into a $373 million shortfall in a matter of weeks.

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Robots, tortillas, kombucha: economic development awards recognize Salem businesses

Salem city councilors hope to leverage temporary financial stability for the long term

Oregon Gov. Kotek tells state agencies to stop travel, prepare for budget cuts

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