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Urban Art Fest returns to Riverfront Park this month, bringing local artists, businesses and organizations to the center stage.

The festival will be at the Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 1- 8 p.m. It seeks to create space for performers of color, empower youth and bring attention to Salem’s housing needs.

Latinos Unidos Siempre began the festival in 2007, and it was first held at Northgate Park. See their Instagram for more information.

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Derik Morganstern watched a woman jump off the Union Street Bridge into the water below. The lifelong Salemite and resident of the Wallace Marine Park encampment did not hesitate to…

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Since April, the Salem public library’s outreach van has brought library services and activities to people living in different corners of the city.

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From epic migrations to perception that seems extrasensory to humans, birds are gifted with extraordinary physical abilities, columnist Harry Fuller writes.

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Several groups challenging NW Natural’s request for a 17% rate increase claimed victory following a settlement likely to lead instead to a 7% rate increase.

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