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COLUMN: Is barred owl killing to be barred?
Columnist and Salem bird expert Harry Fuller examines a federal barred owl killing proposal being challenged in court.
Your guide to Salem’s 10th Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21
Salem’s annual free live music celebration is a decade old and will feature nearly 300 performances at dozens of venues across the city. It’s the first time the annual June 21 event has fallen on a Saturday.
What to do in Salem from June 19-25: Make Music Day, Infinity Room’s finale
Events in Salem this week include celebrations for Juneteenth and the 10th anniversary of Salem's Make Music Day, a free celebration of live music across the city on Saturday, June 21.
Where to celebrate Juneteenth on Thursday in Salem
On Thursday, Salem will have a community block party and a historic walk to celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday recognizing the freeing of African-American slaves. Local and state government buildings will be closed Thursday in observance of the holiday.
Ten outstanding coaches, officials, athletes named “Beacons”
High school sports "Beacon" honorees for 2025 include Jason Unruh, founder of Hoopla, and Eric Johansen, who’s coached South Salem boys soccer for 44 years and counting.
PHOTOS: Salem sees one of its largest demonstrations in recent times
PHOTOS: See the scenes at the "No Kings" protest in Salem on Saturday, June 14, as thousands joined.
UPDATE: Protesters swarm to downtown Salem to join “No Kings” demonstration
A crowd estimated to be as many as 5,000 people converged along both sides of Northeast Center Street near the Capitol for a raucous display of defiance in the face of what many said they believe is the erosion of democracy itself. The protest was in tandem with protests in major cities and towns across the nation on President Donald Trump's 79th birthday and a major military parade in Washington, D.C.
Salem Swim Club builds back Salem’s swimming programs, one meet at a time
Salem Swim Club is working to teach local kids how to become competitive swimmers, and to have fun while doing it.
What to know about Saturday’s “No Kings” protest at the State Capitol
A protest at the Oregon State Capitol will be one of many “No Kings” rallies taking place the afternoon of Saturday, June 14. The protests follow a week of increasing protests nationwide against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.