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Good evening, Salem.

Expect road closures Sunday as 2,500 Ironman racers take to Salem’s streets, bridges and river. The city of Salem’s list of expected road impacts is below, and you can view the list here as well.

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The Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge (better known as the Taco Bridge) will be closed Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the race as well.

If you’re not interested in braving the crowds to watch the action, we’ll have photographers on scene for Ironman, as well as this weekend’s Art Fair and MIG Fest.

Here’s some of today’s news. Catch all of our latest stories on our website anytime.

In largest season yet, Children’s Educational Theatre brings kid-led plays to local stages
Students are staging six productions around Salem and Keizer over the next week after a whirlwind summer of theater education.
In largest season yet, Children’s Educational Theatre brings kid-led plays to local stages
Students are staging six productions around Salem and Keizer over the next week after a whirlwind summer of theater education.
UPDATE: Councilors approve plans for safer walking, biking on South Salem Heights Avenue
The city council agenda for Monday, July 24, includes new appointments to the Salem Public Library advisory board, plans for a west Salem apartment development and road improvements on South…
UPDATE: Councilors approve plans for safer walking, biking on South Salem Heights Avenue
The city council agenda for Monday, July 24, includes new appointments to the Salem Public Library advisory board, plans for a west Salem apartment development and road improvements on South…
Silverton man sentenced to 17 years for Keizer rampage that killed pedestrian
Sean Beck has pleaded guilty to striking and killing a pedestrian in July 2021 as prosecutors say he fled police.
Silverton man sentenced to 17 years for Keizer rampage that killed pedestrian
Sean Beck has pleaded guilty to striking and killing a pedestrian in July 2021 as prosecutors say he fled police.
Ironman returns to Salem on Sunday with 2,500 competitors
Salem’s Ironman on Sunday will be the third time the triathlon has been held in the state. As this year’s event ends a three-year agreement, organizers hope to make the…
Ironman returns to Salem on Sunday with 2,500 competitors
Salem’s Ironman on Sunday will be the third time the triathlon has been held in the state. As this year’s event ends a three-year agreement, organizers hope to make the…
COLUMN: The next generation of birds
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his “Some Fascinating Things About Birds” column.
COLUMN: The next generation of birds
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his “Some Fascinating Things About Birds” column.

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