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Celebrate Salem’s local rivers and streams this Saturday, June 13, at Minto-Brown Island Park pavilion from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Our River Celebration is free and for the entire family to learn about Salem’s waterways through interactive activities like guided plant walks and learning stations led by local educators, naturalists and city staff.

The park is located at 2200 Minto Brown Island Park Rd. S.W. To reach the pavilion area, continue straight on the road as you enter the park until it ends and you see signs for Parking Lot No. 3, which is nearest to the pavilion.

For more information on this event visit the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District website here.

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Updates on UGM stabbing suspect, West Salem attempted murder

Here’s Salem Reporter’s monthly feature with the latest developments in recent criminal investigations and prosecutions. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.

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Salem’s Pride Parade to celebrate past, present LGBTQ+ community

Salem’s annual Pride parade and block party will kick off Saturday afternoon, celebrating Salem’s LGBTQ+ community and history. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of…

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COLUMN: Comfort and safety during an emergency

Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, shares ways to improve comfort and dignity while sheltering in place during an emergency. To comment on this story,…

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Oregon resists court order for housing trans prisoners amid federal pressure

Oregon attorneys are opposing a recent federal court order that could lead to more transgender women being housed in the state’s only women’s prison. To comment on this story, use…

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Updates on UGM stabbing suspect, West Salem attempted murder

Salem’s Pride Parade to celebrate past, present LGBTQ+ community

COLUMN: Comfort and safety during an emergency

Oregon resists court order for housing trans prisoners amid federal pressure

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