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Court Street downtown will be closed for 18 hours this week east of Northeast 12th Street.

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The street will be closed from Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. until Wednesday, May 8 at noon.

Detour map for a planned closure of Court Street on May 7 and 8, 2024. (City of Salem)

The closure is due to railroad crossing repairs at the intersection. Traffic on 12th Street will be allowed in both directions during the construction.

Travel lanes, sidewalks and parking spaces will all be closed near the train tracks. “Drivers are urged to be cautious while traveling, follow all signage, and watch for workers in the area,” the city of Salem said in a statement.

Find up-to-date information on closures on the city’s Current Road Conditions Map. The city can also be reached at 503-588-6311 or [email protected].

THANKS FOR THE HELP….

The mayor’s debate last week was a success by several measures.

The candidates, Chris Hoy and Julie Hoy, hung in there for tough questions.

More than 300 of you showed up in person. And more than 1,000 have watched the YouTube video.

Such productions involve the work of many, and allow us to publicly thank them for helping us bring this community service to you.

The Salem City Club joined us as co-sponsors. Russ Beaton, club president, got the debate off to a start, Cindy Condon joined us in framing and asking questions and Jan Margosian helped with endless details. Thank you.

The Elsinore Theatre provided a great venue. Executive Director Tom Fohn and his team that includes Greg Reider, Mark Woodworth and Carlee Wright bend over backwards to make this happen. Thank you.

Capital Community Media arranges the broadcast on cable television and on Youtube. Clarke Hylton and his team, especially producer Ashley Johnson and Hunter Winnen, deserve thanks.

Such community events carry costs. If you’d like to help cover the debate costs, a contribution of $50 – or any amount larger or smaller – would be appreciated. You can do so easily and securely by donating HERE.

Once again, thank you to all those who had some role in this night of democracy on display.

–Les Zaitz, editor, Salem Reporter

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Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry

About 20 Willamette students on Friday afternoon began a peaceful occupation of the student center, joining a growing protest movement on U.S. campuses against the war in Gaza. Many of…

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Tianguis event to celebrate Mesoamerican music, culture at Riverfront Park

Omar Alvarado, a Salem event producer and DJ, has spent over a year planning Tianguis de Salem, a free May 11 gathering in Riverfront Park celebrating small businesses and a…

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A federal report finds patient safety concerns and condom distribution at Oregon State Hospital

Federal inspectors found a variety of problems at the state psychiatric hospital, including shortcomings in security, failures to monitor patients and and no policy on condom distribution.

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Budget committee restores graffiti abatement, but splash pads up in the air

Members of Salem’s budget committee recently considered ways to keep city funding for splash pad operations and other parks maintenance and events this summer. The committee wants more city details…

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Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry

Tianguis event to celebrate Mesoamerican music, culture at Riverfront Park

A federal report finds patient safety concerns and condom distribution at Oregon State Hospital

Budget committee restores graffiti abatement, but splash pads up in the air

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