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City officials want your input on a proposed bike path along Pringle Creek, connecting downtown and the city’s Civic Center to Riverfront Park.

The project is currently being designed. It’s intended to connect miles of existing city bike and walking trails in city parks. Construction is currently slated to begin in the fall of 2027.

A city project information page includes a survey and two proposed design concepts. There’s also an open house tonight, Wednesday, April 15, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Pringle Community Hall, 606 Church Street. S.E.

The roughly $9.9 million project is funded with money from the infrastructure package voters approved in 2022, along with a state grant and city urban renewal money.

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5 things to do in Salem this week: Record Store Day, Earth Day crafts, comic art expo

Events in Salem this week include Record Store Day deals at Drum Bug Music and Harvest Music, Earth Day crafts at Willamette Art Center and a comic art expo at…

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Federal judge orders Marion County to release parolee information to ICE

Marion County has provided immigration authorities with personal information about 14 people with previous local criminal convictions following a judge’s order. To comment on this story, use the form at…

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Differing approaches on homelessness, development come into focus at chamber council debate

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce held a candidate debate forum Monday, April 13, featuring all eight candidates for city council. It focused primarily on homelessness, housing and development, and…

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In Oregon, a push for school accountability comes with emphasis on local control

Local school districts will be able to set their own goals for school improvement under an accountability plan state education officials unveiled this week. To comment on this story, use…

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Your guide to the 2026 city of Salem election

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5 things to do in Salem this week: Record Store Day, Earth Day crafts, comic art expo

Federal judge orders Marion County to release parolee information to ICE

Differing approaches on homelessness, development come into focus at chamber council debate

In Oregon, a push for school accountability comes with emphasis on local control

Your guide to the 2026 city of Salem election

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