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EDITOR’S NOTE: Looking back at 50 years as an Oregon journalist – and what’s ahead
COMMENTARY: Starting as a reporter just days after graduating from McNary High School, Les Zaitz has been a journalist in Oregon for 50 years. His thoughts about those years and the future of news.
Medical, dental, mental health care under one roof as Northwest Human Services expands flagship clinic
A newly-expanded 57,000 square foot clinic in West Salem serves as primary medical care for nearly 13,000 Salem-area patients per year, one in five of whom are homeless.
Salem groups to commemorate Juneteenth with celebration, education
Join a celebration of emancipation on Monday, June 19, with a block party at the Capitol Mall.
PHOTOS: Early College High School 2023 graduation
Thirty-four graduates earned diplomas from Early College High School, the small college prep school located on the Chemeketa Community College campus.
PHOTOS: Roberts High School 2023 graduation
Graduates from Salem's alternative high school, including the teen parent program, celebrated Friday.
EVENTS: Belly dancing, brewfest and more to do this weekend in Salem
Take a scavenger hunt through downtown, learn traditional Irish dance or catch a comedy show during this weekend stacked with events in Salem.
Juneteenth history walk to highlight contributions of Bayless family
A free event June 19 will showcase the story of one of Salem’s original Black families, who escaped slavery to become noted community philanthropists.
ART: Artist exhibitions in Salem for June
This month, galleries in Salem are sharing a wide range of perspectives in various mediums. June’s gallery roundup includes work from Indigenous artists, career-spanning collections and large sculptures of metal and wood.
PHOTOS: Riverfront Carousel founder Hazel Patton honored
The newly-renamed Hazel Patton Riverfront Carousel now has signs honoring the 89-year-old Salem civic icon who volunteered for years to raise money and get the structure built.