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City park planners have invited you to share feedback and ideas on a new playground at Riverfront Park. 

Last year, the city received a grant to rebuild the 26-year-old playground and make it more accessible for anyone to enjoy. On Thursday night, the city is hosting a focus group to gather public insight that will help park planners design a new and accessible playground. 

The city is considering an accessible merry-go-round and a sensory quiet area. More information about the potential playground and the new grant are available online.

The focus group will take place Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the city’s Operations Building, which is located at 1457 23rd St. S.E. There will be beverages and snacks available.

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Events in Salem this week include a plant sale at Deepwood Museum and Gardens, a comedy show about teachers and a week-long activity for Salem students on spring break.

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Citizens took turns defending Keizer’s diversity committee in remarks Monday to the Keizer City Council. The council voted 5-2 to leave its name unchanged after three councilors had raised alarm…

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A long-awaited report by the state Department of Forestry supports PacifiCorp's version of the deadly Santiam Canyon wildfire in 2020. 

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