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Salem man faces manslaughter charges after fatal head-on crash Thursday
Hugo Hernandez Rojas, 33, of Salem, is accused of driving under the influence.
Salem man faces manslaughter charges after fatal head-on crash Thursday
Hugo Hernandez Rojas, 33, of Salem, is accused of driving under the influence.
Halloween costume swap Saturday promotes sharing, reducing waste
The event is meant to offset the waste created by Halloween costumes, and share with the community.
Halloween costume swap Saturday promotes sharing, reducing waste
The event is meant to offset the waste created by Halloween costumes, and share with the community.
Salem Fiberarts Guild holds annual sale this weekend at the Willamette Heritage Center
Holiday shoppers line up for handcrafted dishtowels available during this annual sale. Demonstrations may inspire you to take up a fiber-related craft.
Salem Fiberarts Guild holds annual sale this weekend at the Willamette Heritage Center
Holiday shoppers line up for handcrafted dishtowels available during this annual sale. Demonstrations may inspire you to take up a fiber-related craft.
Pioneering Salem principal celebrates 90th birthday at namesake school
Retired educator Geraldine Hammond got a warm welcome at the elementary school bearing her name for a special birthday celebration Wednesday.
Pioneering Salem principal celebrates 90th birthday at namesake school
Retired educator Geraldine Hammond got a warm welcome at the elementary school bearing her name for a special birthday celebration Wednesday.
Covid weekly report for Oct. 14: Cases, hospitalizations decline
The Oregon Health Authority reported three local deaths of people with Covid in the past week.
Covid weekly report for Oct. 14: Cases, hospitalizations decline
The Oregon Health Authority reported three local deaths of people with Covid in the past week.

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