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Catch a new wildfire documentary at Salem Cinema starting Friday
"Elemental," a film by Portland director Trip Jennings, premieres at 7 p.m. with a Q&A. Showings continue over the next week.

UPDATED: With fire risk high, power shut off in parts of Santiam Canyon, Scotts Mills, Silver Falls
Power is out for thousands in rural Marion County as local utilities and agencies contend with a hot, dry forecast and high winds that have led to fire warnings across the state.

A celebration of healing comes to Riverfront Park Friday
The Hands Across the Bridge celebration Friday encourages Salemites to celebrate those who have recovered from addiction and mental illness.

Popular E.Z. Orchards doughnuts will be back after outpouring of support
After a car crashed into the Salem farmstand Monday morning, fans and neighboring farms have reached out offering to help.

COLUMN: Avian flu could threaten Oregon birds through winter
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his "Some Fascinating Things About Birds" column.

GUEST COMMENTARY: DA should have avoided conflict in public records matter
A guest columnist challenges the decision of Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson to keep Salem city records confidential.

World Beat art exhibit tells a story of Latino Oregonians’ heritage
Salem artist Dago Benavidez will speak about the cultural roots of Latino Oregonians reflected in his art exhibit during a reception at the World Beat Gallery on Wednesday, Sept. 7.

From a cellar to Salem, Ukrainian refugee family finds a new home
Kseniia Hnatovska fled her home in Ukraine with her husband, mother and 19-month-old daughter soon after the Russian invasion. Now, they're settling into a home in Englewood and hoping to find work and stability.

Doctors, families help spruce up Bush’s Pasture Park
Members of the Marion-Polk County Medical Society helped pull weeds and

