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What to do in Salem from Aug. 21-27: Oregon State Fair, Retro Fest, zucchini races
Events in Salem this week include zucchini racing at Willamette University, a lineup of retro cover bands in Riverfront Park and the start of this year’s Oregon State Fair.
Community gathers to honor life of West Salem student who died in crash
Elijah Jung’s funeral service brought over 300 people, including many friends who he helped guide through tough times. His parents are advocating for changes to make the rural road he crashed on safer, and plan to honor his life by supporting teen mentorship in the community.
Dozens gather at Rogue Salem Public House to drink beer supporting veterans
Veterans from multiple generations and branches of the military gathered at the Rogue Salem Public House Friday evening to drink a special beer brewed using donated ingredients in support of Courtney Place Veterans Housing.
New music festival brings tribute bands to Salem for weekend of throwback hits
Capital City Retro Fest kicks off this Friday in Riverfront Park with nine tribute bands playing a series of nostalgic hits, alongside local food vendors.
COLUMN: Peafowl, imported to Willamette Valley, find a home in Salem
Columnist and local bird expert Harry Fuller digs into four apparent local groups of peafowl, including one in south Salem.
“Hairspray” musical brings diverse cast to Pentacle Theatre stage
With extravagant wigs and vintage fashion, Pentacle Theatre’s production of “Hairspray” brings a large, diverse cast to the Salem stage starting Friday. Early shows are already sold out.
Adventurous Salem veteran lost at sea as crab boat capsizes
Ishan Pillai talked himself aboard a crab boat in Newport to see if he liked the work. He perished Sunday when the F/V Das Bug suddenly went down.
Community celebrates new Salem welcome sign years in the making
Community members celebrated a new Salem welcome sign during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, after a since-corrected spelling mistake sparked frustration in the community.
90-year-old Salem Army veteran takes a Dream Flight
Gene Shriner had never flown in a Stearman biplane before, but the trip flying above McMinnville on Aug. 12 gave him something to smile about.