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The annual Awesome 3000 fun run is coming up, and there's still time to register to run of volunteer.

The annual event raises money for grants to schools in the Salem-Keizer School District. It's organized by the United Way after years of being managed by the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation.

Thousands of kids from toddlers through high school compete every year.

The run is Saturday, May 3, with varying start times depending on age. Learn more, register or sign up to help here.

Here's some of today's news. You can find all our latest coverage anytime on our website.

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Whether it's in the classroom or on the track, teacher Tyson Gilmour has a simple goal: every student gets coached every day. He's one of the Salem educators nominated for…

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Events in Salem this week include the yearly Oregon Ag Fest, a Swan Lake ballet performance, celebrations of Earth Day and a comedy play at Willamette University about gender and…

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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…

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