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Hospice plans luminaria tribute to Oregonians who have died from Covid

The Willamette Queen Sternwheeler lit up with luminaria on Aug. 17. Willamette Valley Hospice is filming the boat for a September event commemorating Oregonians who have died of Covid (Courtesy/Willamette Valley Hospice) [ NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing this information free as a community service. You can support dissemination by subscribing.[Read More…]

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Video submissions will replace live performances at yearly cultural celebration

Staff from the Coquille tribe interacts with a Capitol visitor at their booth. Four tribes have chosen to participate in Multicultural Day Reimagined by providing videos to share at this year’s event. (Courtesy/Capitol History Gateway) In a different time, the Capitol would be bustling this weekend with Irish dancers, people[Read More…]

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Here’s where you can celebrate Juneteenth in Salem

Gregg Simpson, march organizer, leads protesters in taking a knee during the March for Floyd on Saturday, June 6. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem residents can gather virtually or from a safe distance at a local park to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the[Read More…]

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It’s not the Oscars, but Salem film competition is open for third year

The 45th Parallel Film Fest sold out Salem Cinema last year. (Courtesy/45th Parallel Film Fest ) Salem’s community television station wants to see your films, documentaries and animations. Capital Community Television has announced a call for entries for the 45th Parallel Film Fest. Entries are accepted through August 15. Kirimi[Read More…]