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The northbound lane of Southeast High Street will be closed today near Bush’s Pasture Park as vendors unload for the Art Fair.

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The closure runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and again from 5-11 p.m. Sunday between Southeast Mill and Bush streets.

Drivers are encouraged to use Southeast Liberty Street to avoid delays.

The Art Fair kicks off tonight with a reception and runs through Sunday. You can read more about the event in our preview below.

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Public official exaggerates his duty to engineer major pay raise from struggling public agency

SPECIAL REPORT: The Columbia Development Authority, tasked with helping turn a former Army base in eastern Oregon into industrial land, was struggling with its finances earlier this year. That didn’t…

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Salem events from Sept. 12-18: Art Fair, Punx in the Park, roller derby

Local events this week include the return of Salem Art Fair for its 75th anniversary, Mount Angel Oktoberfest and several local sales to support small business and organizations.

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School district slated to lose timber revenue under conservation plan spends big to sue state

The Jewell School District in Clatsop County plans to “bet the farm” to overturn a habitat conservation plan that threatens the district’s timber funding.

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Salem Art Fair avoids summer heat as it celebrates 75 year anniversary, adds new activities

Salem Art Fair returns to Bush’s Pasture Park this week, for its 75th anniversary, running, Sept. 13-15. It adds local vineyards and a new drone light show.

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Public official exaggerates his duty to engineer major pay raise from struggling public agency

Salem events from Sept. 12-18: Art Fair, Punx in the Park, roller derby

School district slated to lose timber revenue under conservation plan spends big to sue state

Salem Art Fair avoids summer heat as it celebrates 75 year anniversary, adds new activities

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