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Good evening, Salem.

The Oregon State Fair opened today and is expected to draw more than 400,000 visitors, exhibitors and vendors to Salem over the next week and a half.

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This weekend’s entertainment includes two rodeos and a Bush concert tonight. There are also rides, 4-H competitions and plenty of fun for people of all ages. You can check out our preview below.

Here are some of today’s stories. Catch all of our latest reports on our website anytime.

Salem Health begins weapons screenings at hospital entrances
Hospital leaders said the new measures are part of an overall beefing up of security at Salem Health facilities and clinics over the past year. The July shooting of a…
Salem Health begins weapons screenings at hospital entrances
Hospital leaders said the new measures are part of an overall beefing up of security at Salem Health facilities and clinics over the past year. The July shooting of a…
What to know about the 2023 Oregon State Fair
A week and a half of rides, concerts, monster trucks and massive vegetables kicks off Friday, Aug. 25, at the state fairgrounds in Salem.
What to know about the 2023 Oregon State Fair
A week and a half of rides, concerts, monster trucks and massive vegetables kicks off Friday, Aug. 25, at the state fairgrounds in Salem.
UPDATE: City council approves expansions at airport
During their Monday, Aug. 28, meeting, the Salem City Council approved a property purchase to add 230 parking spaces at the Salem Municipal Airport, and rejected a repeal of the…
UPDATE: City council approves expansions at airport
During their Monday, Aug. 28, meeting, the Salem City Council approved a property purchase to add 230 parking spaces at the Salem Municipal Airport, and rejected a repeal of the…
EVENTS: Pride, state fair, marijuana magic and more to do in Salem
There’s lots to do at the Oregon State Fair this weekend, and plenty of smaller events for those who don’t want the crowds. Here’s your guide to weekend events in…
EVENTS: Pride, state fair, marijuana magic and more to do in Salem
There’s lots to do at the Oregon State Fair this weekend, and plenty of smaller events for those who don’t want the crowds. Here’s your guide to weekend events in…

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