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Cows and pigs have returned to their farms, performers are on to their next engagement and rides are no longer spinning as the Oregon State Fair comes to a close.

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We wanted to share a few shots of the action that photographer Laura Tesler captured over the final weekend as people flocked to the midway and entertainment. Catch her full gallery of the Motor Mania event below.

A member of the Flying Fools High Dive troupe proves that you can skip rope and dive off a diving board at the Oregon State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
Bert Ma after winning third place in the pie eating contest at the Oregon State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. When asked if he had anything to eat prior to the contest, Ma said, “Only Arby’s, but I’m pretty full now.” (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
No visit to the State Fair is complete without getting your face painted on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)

Here are some of our latest stories. Catch all of our latest reports on our website anytime.

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Attendance a key focus as Salem students head back for 2023
Wednesday is the first day back for students in the Salem-Keizer School District, but about 6,000 students had a short day of class Tuesday to get acquainted with new middle…
5 Sep 2023
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Attendance a key focus as Salem students head back for 2023
Wednesday is the first day back for students in the Salem-Keizer School District, but about 6,000 students had a short day of class Tuesday to get acquainted with new middle…
5 Sep 2023
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PHOTOS: State fair wraps up with Motor Mania
Monster trucks, obstacle courses and quads made a splash at the Pavilion Saturday during one of the final events of the Oregon State Fair.
5 Sep 2023
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PHOTOS: State fair wraps up with Motor Mania
Monster trucks, obstacle courses and quads made a splash at the Pavilion Saturday during one of the final events of the Oregon State Fair.
5 Sep 2023
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Salem man remains in intensive care after being struck by tree branch
Salemite Jim Arnold remains in intensive care with life threatening injuries after an oak tree branch fell on a food truck parked in the Grant area.
4 Sep 2023
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Salem man remains in intensive care after being struck by tree branch
Salemite Jim Arnold remains in intensive care with life threatening injuries after an oak tree branch fell on a food truck parked in the Grant area.
4 Sep 2023
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UPDATE: Marion County commissioners reopen roads closed after wildfires
Commissioners on Wednesday lifted county restrictions on public access to Southeast North Fork Road, Southeast Gates Hill Road and Southeast Pioneer Road.
8 Sep 2023
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UPDATE: Marion County commissioners reopen roads closed after wildfires
Commissioners on Wednesday lifted county restrictions on public access to Southeast North Fork Road, Southeast Gates Hill Road and Southeast Pioneer Road.
8 Sep 2023

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