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It may be spooky season, but most of Salem’s haunted attractions won’t open until later this month.

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There’s still plenty to do this weekend, though. A new play opens at the Pentacle Theater, harvest festivals are in swing and several art galleries are debuting new exhibits. We’ve got guides in our events section to help you sot through it all.

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U.S. asks court to enforce Marion County immigration subpoenas

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is asking a federal judge to order Marion County, and three other counties, to provide information about 10 men with criminal convictions to federal immigration authorities.…

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What to do in Salem from Oct. 2-8: Halloween fun, theater showings, fall book sale

Events in Salem this week include various harvest festivals, a fall book sale and an accessible hour at The Nightmare Factory.

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“A lot of work” to go, but more Salem kids on track with reading, math

Salem-Keizer schools posted a small gain in the number of students reading at grade level in 2025, but three in four third-graders remain behind.

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U.S. asks court to enforce Marion County immigration subpoenas

What to do in Salem from Oct. 2-8: Halloween fun, theater showings, fall book sale

“A lot of work” to go, but more Salem kids on track with reading, math

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