Good evening, Salem.

Tomorrow afternoon starting at noon, thousands are expected to gather near the Oregon State Capitol for Salem’s No Kings Day protest against the Trump administration.

The protest includes speakers and a short march along Northeast Center Street and parts of downtown.

Also on Saturday, a caravan of vehicles from across the state will reach the Capitol to protest Gov. Tina Kotek, and the bill awaiting her signature to raise taxes to fund the Oregon Department of Transportation, according to posts online.

The caravan’s organizers told Salem Reporter the event will be peaceful and is not meant as opposition to the No Kings protest.

Salem police officers will be on scene Saturday to monitor the protests, Salem Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Jon Hardy said.

The protests are not expected to close any local roads as of Friday, but traffic and safety updates will be provided by Salem police on social media platforms X and Nextdoor, according to Hardy.

Officers have made plans to prepare for potential clashes between protesters and will act as a “buffer” between the two groups. Hardy said the department wants all protesters to have “uninterrupted free speech” Saturday.

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

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Large crowd expected in Salem for Saturday’s No Kings protest 

Organizers expect a large but peaceful demonstration Saturday at the Capitol. The protest is triggered by impacts of the federal government shutdown, surging immigration arrests and the possible deployment of…

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Residents raise concerns about potential national cemetery in Salem 

About a hundred people gathered at Macleay Grange Thursday night to discuss their concerns about the U.S. Department of Veteran Affair’s ongoing consideration to expand the Willamette National Cemetery to…

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Oregon fast-tracks renewable energy projects as Trump bill ends tax incentives

Gov. Tina Kotek ordered faster approval for solar and wind project permits following reporting by Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica that highlighted impediments green energy advocates blame for the state’s…

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Immigration arrests in, near Salem prompt schools to reinforce safety plans

Salem school leaders reinforced longstanding district policies of not allowing immigration authorities into schools this week. That came amid heightened anxiety as local advocacy groups reported more local arrests.

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