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If you took a walk by Riverfront Park today, you may have seen some heavy machinery with a toddler at the wheel, among a crowd of city vehicles.

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The gathering was Salem Service Day, which was previously Public Works Day, an event recognizing city staff and services from different departments. The event brought trucks, an inflatable museum, drones and hotdogs to Salem’s waterfront.

Below are pictures from the event, provided to Salem Reporter courtesy of Rob Layne, a city spokesman.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem.

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UPDATE: Few details on “officer-involved shooting” on Northeast Portland Road

A Salem police officer shot a man after responding to a 911 call from an encampment on Northeast Portland Road Thursday morning. The shooting is being investigated by the Oregon…

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PHOTO GALLERY: Multicultural assembly sends students dancing into summer vacation

Judson Middle School closed out the school year with its vibrant, annual multicultural assembly – an event that has inspired similar events at other schools around the district since its…

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COLUMN: Two Salem industries growing, while others see job losses

The impacts of inflation are starting to heat up in Salem, writes columnist Pamela Ferrara. Employment data shows that healthcare, transportation and warehousing are the only industries seeing job growth…

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Oregon health officials issue tougher air quality guidance for youth sports, outdoor activities 

After seeing an early start to Oregon’s wildfire season this year, the state’s health authority updated its guidance for staying safe outside when air quality is affected by wildfires and…

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