Your Friday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
If you haven’t gone to the Great Oregon Steam-Up this summer, this weekend is your last chance until next year.
The event is running for its second and final weekend starting tomorrow, with opportunities to pan for gold, complete a firefighter challenge course and ride trolleys and trains. There will be a featured display about the Northwest’s logging equipment, including tractors and engines.
The event takes place at Powerland Heritage Park, which is located at 3995 Brooklake Rd. N.E. in Brooks. Tickets are $17 for adults, $12 for ages 13-17 and children 12 and under get in for free.
More information is available on the park’s website here.
Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime to find the latest about Salem.
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Elijah Jung, an incoming senior at West Salem High School, died in a car crash outside of West Salem Tuesday night. A vigil is scheduled at the crash site on…
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Business owners from northeast Salem met with city leaders Wednesday to discuss concerns and solutions about public safety around the city. People largely focused on complaints about how unsheltered people…
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Riverfront Family Fest returns Saturday, Aug. 2, the Great Oregon Steam-Up continues, and Theatre 33’s New Play Festival is in full swing.
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The Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region Headquarters would be closed and the Pacific Northwest Research Station would be moved to Fort Collins, Colorado.
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