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A portion of Southeast Turner Road will be closed through Sunday, May 5, due to repaving work in the roadway.

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The closure is between Southeast Boone Road and Southeast Deer Park Road.

During construction, northbound traffic will be detoured to Southeast Deer Park Road continuing to the Aumsville Highway, the city of Salem said. Drivers are encouraged to use Delany Road to Commercial Street as an alternate route.

See the map below for detour information.

The construction project on Turner Road SE is primarily focused on repaving the roadway as part of infrastructure upgrades necessary for the new distribution center currently in development.

A portion of Southeast Turner Road will be closed through May 5 due to road work.

Tuesday is also the last day for Oregon voters to register, update voter registration or change party affiliation before the May 21 primary election. To view or change your information, go to oregonvotes.org.

Here’s some of today’s news. Catch our latest reporting anytime on our website.

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Oregon State Hospital officials say they will make changes to fix problems flagged in an inspection after a patient died.

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A free event Saturday, May 4, at Willamette Heritage Center includes sheep shearing, fiber arts and a chance to view the archaeological dig on the center’s grounds.

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The two candidates running for Salem mayor will debate in a public event on Tuesday, April 30, at the Elsinore Theatre. Chis Hoy, the incumbent, will face Julie Hoy, au0026hellip;

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Una reuniĂłn de la Iniciativa de ReducciĂłn de la Violencia Comunitaria de Salem atrajo a unas 100 personas que dijeron que quieren ayudar a los lĂ­deres municipales y policiales au0026hellip;

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Columnist Pamela Ferrara explains how a key piece of local economic data – the unemployment rate – is calculated.

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Irvin Brown, a state policy adviser and chair of the city budget committee, and Michael Hoselton, a paralegal and board member of the Northgate Neighborhood Association, are running for au0026hellip;

ATTEND THE DEBATE – SALEM MAYOR’S RACE

You’re invited to attend a live debate between two city leaders who want to be Salem’s mayor.

You’re also invited to send questions you would like asked.

Here are the details:

Who’s debating: Chris Hoy is the current mayor, seeking a second term. Julie Hoy, a local restaurateur, is serving on the Salem City Council. The Hoys are not related.

Who’s asking questons: Cindy Condon of Salem City Club, Abbey McDonald of Salem Reporter.

Who’s moderating: Les Zaitz, editor, Salem Reporter.

When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. Doors open: 5 p.m.

Where: The Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. S.E.

Tickets: Free, available online HERE.

Broadcast: Capital Community Media will broadcast live on Channel 21 and stream on Youtube.

Your questions: Email your questions to Editor Les Zaitz – [email protected].

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