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COLUMN: Artificial intelligence doesn’t know much about Oregon birds
Is your computer a good writer? Columnist Harry Fuller investigates the prevalence of seemingly AI-generated "Oregon" bird guides on Amazon.
Capital Pioneers, Salem’s women’s tackle football team, undefeated as home games approach
Salem's women's tackle football team is in its fourth season, with upcoming home games at McNary High School on June 1, 8 and 15.
Salem Soap Box Derby returns Memorial Day weekend
On Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, Bush’s Pasture Park will host the Salem Soap Box Derby for the first time in five years.
PHOTOS: Salem’s award-winning educators walk the red carpet at 2024 Crystal Apples
Nearly 100 educators from the Salem-Keizer School District and local private schools were honored at the 2024 Crystal Apple awards.
What to do in Salem over Memorial Day weekend: cat rappers, Broadway and a state veteran ceremony
A new play opens the Theatre 33 season this weekend, and the state Department of Veterans Affairs will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at 11 a.m.
COLUMN: Beware of cold calls hawking Medicare plans
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
Your guide to Salem’s Fourth of July celebration at the fairgrounds
A fireworks show will be free at the Fourth of July Spectacular at the Oregon State Fairgrounds starting around 10 p.m. Other activities such as a demolition derby and live performances can be paid for separately or as part of a package deal.
PHOTOS: Line dancing comes to Salem’s gay bar
About two dozen people attended the first in a series of line dancing lessons at Southside Speakeasy Wednesday. Teacher Kelly Williams Brown hopes to draw more people into Salem's dance scene.
Whiskers, candlelit music, queer comedy: what to do in Salem May 16-22
From a huge kids clothing sale at the state fairgrounds to a chance to snuggle adoptable kittens, here's a guide to Salem events from May 16-22.