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Splash pads and spray fountains at city parks are still on and will be until Oct. 1.

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The announcement came late, but city officials said this week they’ve elected to leave water features on because of hotter temperatures in September. Historically, water in the parks is turned on around mid-June and off around Labor Day.

That means water will be on at Riverfront and River Road parks from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Neighborhood park water features operate from 12-8 p.m. Those are at Englewood, Fairmount, Northgate, Wes Bennett and West Salem parks.

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Local flight navigator among 2025 nominees for “Coolest Things Made in Oregon”

Garmin’s touch screen navigation system pioneered upgrades in flight navigation across the industry. It was designed and manufactured largely in Salem.

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Community coalition hopes to preserve Salem’s Dome Building, open it to public use

The Dome Building, once part of the Oregon State Hospital, has been sitting vacant for years. A local group of nonprofits and elected officials believe it has potential as a…

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Health insurance premiums to rise for thousands of Oregonians in 2026 unless Congress intervenes

Nearly 35,000 Oregonians who buy insurance through the state’s Affordable Care Act market will lose all financial help if enhanced tax credits aren’t extended.

2025 Tour of Remodeled Homes Home Builders Association Marion and Polk Counties Salem and Keizer Oregon

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Local flight navigator among 2025 nominees for “Coolest Things Made in Oregon”

Community coalition hopes to preserve Salem’s Dome Building, open it to public use

Health insurance premiums to rise for thousands of Oregonians in 2026 unless Congress intervenes

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