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Is your dog eager to welcome visitors to Salem?

Travel Salem is seeking photogenic pooches for the cover of its 2027-28 visitors guide. The winning dog will be photographed showcasing local destinations, highlighting the pet-friendly experiences available in the region.

Dog contestants should be friendly, well-behaved and able to follow basic commands.

Interested humans can submit a 30 to 60 second video of them interacting with their dog to be considered. The deadline is Friday, May 8.

The dog must be a resident of Marion or Polk counties, and the human entering the dog must be at least 18. More information is on the contest page.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in local news.  

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Salem chamber music group celebrates 10 years raising money for music education

Project Chamber Music: Willamette Valley is holding a spring concert Friday, April 17, in Newberg to raise funds to support music lessons and summer camp for Salem and Keizer students.…

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Former federal prison guard sentenced for sexually abusing West Salem child

A Salem man and former guard at the Sheridan federal prison will serve over 12 years in prison after pleading no contest to two counts of first degree sexual abuse…

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Cherriots seeks community input on new east Salem transit hub

Along with an online survey, Cherriots is hosting an open house from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, to learn more about what the community wants from the planned east…

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15-year-old faces attempted murder charge for NE Salem shooting

After a March shooting in northeast Salem that left an adult with a gunshot wound to the head, Marion County detectives arrested a teenager who is now facing an attempted…

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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 atu0026hellip;

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Your guide to the 2026 city of Salem election

2026 City of Salem Election Candidates listen to Ward 2 council candidate Manny Martinez answer a question at the Salem Reporteru0026rsquo;s city election Town Hall on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.u0026hellip;

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