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Southeast Macleay Road will be closed to westbound traffic for two weeks starting Monday, Oct. 14.

Local access will be available and detour signs in place, the city of Salem said. A map of the detour route is below.

The closure is to install sewer infrastructure for a new development.

Here's some of today's news. You can read all our latest coverage anytime on our website.

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Rep. Tom Andersen, an attorney and former Salem city councilor, is seeking a second term, running against political newcomer David Brown for the House District 19 seat representing south Salem.

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Polk County grand jurors found that two Salem police officers legally shot a man in self defense on Sept. 13 in West Salem. Police said at the time the man…

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Events in Salem this week include an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration Monday at Riverfront Park, Market for the Strange and other spooky season happenings.

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Farms around Salem are open for the fall harvest season. If you're looking for a horse ride, a haunted house or just want to pick pumpkins, here's a guide to…

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A 24-year-old man injured in a stabbing Thursday night ran to the nearby Church at the Park micro shelter site to get help, shelter officials said.

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