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This weekend is the last hurrah for summer events in town.

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Yes, we know school has started and the days are getting shorter, but it’s still technically summer for a few more days – and local event organizers are taking full advantage.

Riverfront Park will be full Saturday for Pride in the Park, and on Sunday for Urban Art Fest. And Willamette Valley Vineyards hosts its signature Grape Stomp this weekend, complete with costumes and lots of sticky fun.

If crowds aren’t your thing, our weekly event roundup below has other options, including a science talk and some free fun for kids.

Here’s some of today’s news. Read our latest stories anytime on our website.

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What to do in Salem from Sept. 18-24: Pride in the Park, Urban Art Fest, Kroc Family Fair

Events in Salem this week include the return of the free Kroc Family Fair, the annual grape stomping competition at Willamette Valley Vineyards and the 47th year of Pride in…

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What happened after a rural Oregon town lost its maternity ward

Most Oregon hospitals have been bleeding cash for years, and at least two are already set to close their obstetrics units. Medicaid cuts are likely to speed closures, hospital administrators…

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Any Oregonian who wants Covid-19 vaccine can get it, state says

A long-anticipated announcement of wider Covid shot availability came hours after the four-state West Coast Health Alliance recommended vaccines several respiratory illnesses.

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New laws aim to protect Oregonians from medical bankruptcies, dishonest car dealers

Gov. Tina Kotek said states need to do more to protect consumers after most of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s employees were fired this year.

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