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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
Reflections on the River, Walk-n-Wag slated for September
Salem has two returning events on the calendar at city parks in September, hosted by Willamette Vital Health.
Mental health, medical care now part of life at Simonka Place
An on-site clinic that opened in early August means guests at the region’s largest women’s shelter can get counseling and needed prescriptions where they’re staying.
PHOTOS: Animals and adventures at the Oregon State Fair
From barrel racing to lumberjacks, we've got a look at this year's state fair highlights. The fair runs through Labor Day in Salem.
New Highland mural celebrates sun
Volunteers painted a colorful street mural at the intersection of Northeast Columbia and Hazel streets over the weekend.
SALEM HISTORY: The legendary scones of the Oregon State Fair
As the state fair runs this week, Willamette Heritage Center curator Kylie Pine dug up archival photos of one of the fair's main food attractions in the 1950s.