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If you live in the Northgate or Hayesville area, you still have a few days to weigh in on city plans for Fisher Road Park.

The city is asking residents to choose between two master plans to guide future development, featuring picnic shelters, sports facilities, playgrounds, community gardens and more. The park is at 4350 Fisher Rd. N.E.

The designs were made using community feedback from last fall, where neighbors said they wanted playgrounds, natural spaces and places to gather.

The city’s online survey on the designs will be open until July 23. Take it in English here, and in Spanish here. 

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Salem events from July 18-24: Ironman, Rust O Rama, live music

Events in Salem this week include a fundraiser for foster kittens at Santiam Brewing, a free concert at West Salem City Park and a Salem Cinema film screening benefiting the…

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New Oregon water boss targets difficult task of rapidly modernizing outdated laws

Ivan Gall is taking over the Oregon Water Resources Department at a time when the state’s water supply is lower than ever and demand has never been higher.

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Health officials confirm fourth measles case in Marion County

An unvaccinated Marion County child was diagnosed with measles Tuesday, health officials said. There are no known public exposures to the virus or links to three other Marion County children…

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Community gun violence meeting Friday to focus on impact to Salem’s homeless community

A public forum on Friday, July 19, will ask community members to share their concerns and experiences with gun violence in Salem. The event, part of the city’s Community Violence…

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