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Hundreds of people gathered at McKay High School Saturday for a community Dia de Los Muertos celebration featuring six hours of performances, raffle and other fun.

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Dance groups from many Oregon communities traveled to the event to showcase traditional dance styles from across Mexico.

Photographer Laura Tesler captured the holiday for Salem Reporter – see a few of her photos below, and find the rest in a roundup linked below.

Tierragua from Oaxaca performs La Danza de Piña at the Dia de Los Muertos event at McKay High School on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
Sophie, 10, and Lailia, 5, color sugar skulls at the Dia de Los Muertos event at McKay High School on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
A close up of some of the offerings left on the ofrenda at the Dia de Los Muertos event at McKay High School on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)

Here are some of today’s stories. You can always find our latest reports anytime of day or night on our website.

PHOTOS: Dia de Los Muertos in Salem
A crowd gathered Saturday at McKay High School for colorful dance and music performances highlighting the diversity of Mexican culture for Dia de Los Muertos.
PHOTOS: Dia de Los Muertos in Salem
A crowd gathered Saturday at McKay High School for colorful dance and music performances highlighting the diversity of Mexican culture for Dia de Los Muertos.
Expo Negocio aims to build connections for Latino business owners
Salem’s Latino Business Alliance has been steadily growing, and will host its biggest event Thursday when the bilingual networking event Expo Negocio returns.
Expo Negocio aims to build connections for Latino business owners
Salem’s Latino Business Alliance has been steadily growing, and will host its biggest event Thursday when the bilingual networking event Expo Negocio returns.
Kotek taps out-of-state public health leader for OHA director post 
Dr. Sejal Hathi, a deputy commissioner at the New Jersey Department of Health, will be the next Oregon Health Authority director.
Kotek taps out-of-state public health leader for OHA director post 
Dr. Sejal Hathi, a deputy commissioner at the New Jersey Department of Health, will be the next Oregon Health Authority director.

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