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It’s November already! This evening is the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Salem, which includes receptions at several local galleries.

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Our event guide below also has a roundup of events celebrating Dia de los Muertos this weekend.

And if you get natural gas at your home in Salem, rates are going up slightly.

Here’s some of today’s news. Read all our latest coverage anytime on our website.

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Hundreds of Halloween enthusiasts gathered in Salem’s Fairmount neighborhood, walking from Fairmount Park to Mahonia Hall, where Gov. Tina Kotek handed out candy dressed as the Tin Man.

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State utility regulators announced that NW Natural’s average bill for residential customers will go up by 4.5% in November. That reflects a larger rate increase offset by a decrease in…

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This month in Salem, shop from over 1,500 handcrafted bowls and dishes, see work by Salem artist Gary Westford and view local photographs taken with antique methods.

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State health officials said an Oregon farm with bird flu cases does not sell to the public and the food supply is safe. All affected animals have been euthanized.

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Events in Salem this week include a downtown rave for Día de los Muertos, the final days of Salem’s haunted tours and a musical about a government ban on toilets.

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We know you’re probably sick of campaign ads by now. To help you cut through the noise and make an informed decision, we’ve rounded up all our election coverage in…

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