Your Thursday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
The downtown holiday parade returns tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., starting at the corner of Northeast Waverly Street and State Street.
It will be longer and brighter than last year’s, with nearly 50 floats and groups participating. Everything you need to know is in our guide below.
Despite rain and wind in the forecast, the parade will go on as planned.
“We live in the Northwest. There’s no bad weather, just bad layering choices,” said Jim Vu, president of the Salem Main Street Association, which is putting on the parade.
Here are some of today’s stories. You can always find our latest reports anytime on our website.
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Up to three inches of rain is forecasted to fall over the next three days, prompting Salem to open up locations to pick up sandbags and ask residents to help…
30 Nov 2023
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Up to three inches of rain is forecasted to fall over the next three days, prompting Salem to open up locations to pick up sandbags and ask residents to help…
30 Nov 2023
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The Downtown Salem Holiday Parade starts rolling at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the parade that will have marching bands, floats and…
30 Nov 2023
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The Downtown Salem Holiday Parade starts rolling at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the parade that will have marching bands, floats and…
30 Nov 2023
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Polk County has stripped the treasurer of duties, leaving the role little more than a figurehead while unelected county officials handle county finances, according to a lawsuit filed by Treasurer…
30 Nov 2023
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Polk County has stripped the treasurer of duties, leaving the role little more than a figurehead while unelected county officials handle county finances, according to a lawsuit filed by Treasurer…
30 Nov 2023
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The group pressing to block the former president said it will continue efforts to keep Trump from appearing on primary ballots.
30 Nov 2023
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The group pressing to block the former president said it will continue efforts to keep Trump from appearing on primary ballots.
30 Nov 2023
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If you’d like to buy a child a gift or get coats for those who need them, here’s a guide to holiday gift drives in Salem this year.
29 Nov 2023
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If you’d like to buy a child a gift or get coats for those who need them, here’s a guide to holiday gift drives in Salem this year.
29 Nov 2023
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