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Street closures will be in place through Sunday around the Oregon State Capitol for Hoopla.
These streets are already closed:
- Northeast State Street between Northeast 12th Street and Northeast Cottage Street
- Northeast Waverly Street between Northeast State Street and Northeast Court Street
- Northeast Winter Street between State Street and Northeast Ferry Street
- Northeast Cottage Street between Northeast State Street and Northeast Court Street
These streets will be closed Thursday at 6 p.m.:
- Northeast Cottage Street between Northeast State Street and Northeast Chemeketa Street
- Northeast Court Street between Northeast 12th Street and Northeast Church Street
- Northeast Winter Street between Northeast Court Street and Northeast Chemeketa Street
- Northeast Capitol Street between Northeast Court Street and Northeast Chemeketa Street
All closures lift at 9 p.m. Sunday. You can read more about Hoopla and other events coming up in our roundup below.
Here’s some of our latest news. Find all our coverage anytime on our website.
Whether you’re a fan of basketball, steam-powered tractors or comedy, there’s plenty to do in Salem this week.
More Oregonians are visiting emergency rooms because of the impacts of excessive heat and poor quality from wildfires. Rural and elderly Oregonians and Oregonains of color are hit hardest.
Michelle N. Ray, 47, admitted to taking checks and mail from over 100 Salem people and businesses. Her husband is also facing mail theft charges.
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