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PHOTOS: Longswords clash at weekend tournament
Longsword enthusiasts competed Saturday, April 26, in a tournament organized by Salem's Seize the Vor.
PHOTOS: Families play in the dirt at Ag Fest
Oregon Ag Fest gave families a chance to meet farm animals, learn about local crops and take home tomato starts at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.
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Volunteers, park employees join forces to plant native trees at Minto-Brown
New maple trees will add shade near Minto Island Park's parking lot 3 after an Arbor Day tree planting effort.
Sue Bloom retires after championing children at Boys & Girls Club
After 15 years in leadership roles at Boys & Girls Club, Sue Bloom has played a pivotal role in making sure kids in Salem have safe places to explore and grow.
Amid federal funding confusion, Salinas helps restore money for local Indigenous farm
After efforts from U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas helped unfreeze a federal grant for Elderberry Wisdom Farm, students in the Salem area will be able to help increase tree coverage by planting trees in Salem neighborhoods.
Keizer man’s photo featured on Oregon Blue Book cover
Mike Straite's image of the Painted Hills was chosen from among 200 submissions for the annual Oregon Blue Book, which has information about Oregon history and government.
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Salem Hospital shares behind-the-scenes look at emergency care
Doctors and nurses in Salem Hospital’s emergency department shared stories about how Salem’s growing and aging population has changed the landscape of trauma care for the region during a Tuesday presentation to community leaders.