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Northwest potentially in for "one of the strongest El Ni'os we've had,' climatologists say
11+ hour, 37+ min ago (150+ words) Alex Baumhardt has been a national radio producer focusing on education for American Public Media since 2017. She has reported from the Arctic to the Antarctic for national and international media, and from Minnesota and Oregon for The Washington Post. She…...
The Witch's Princess (presented by Apple Box Children's Theater)
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (502+ words) Salem Reporter The Witch's Princess (presented by Apple Box Children's Theater) [Monmouth, Oregon] - Apple Box Children's Theater is excited to announce their upcoming performance of "The Witch's Princes," comic play by Don Zolodis. The performances are free, July 9, 10, 11, at 6 PM,…...
Salem Poetry Project featuring 100th Birthday of Allan Ginsberg
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (171+ words) Salem Reporter Salem Poetry Project featuring 100th Birthday of Allan Ginsberg Allan Ginsberg's centennial birthday was June 3. He was a visionary American poet and founding father of the Beat Generation. Best known for his epic poem "Howl" (1956), he revolutionized American poetry…...
World Beat Festival to celebrate the vibrant cultures of the Pacific Islands
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (84+ words) Salem Reporter Oregon's largest multicultural event returns to Salem this weekend, and this year it celebrates one of the largest and most diverse regions on the planet: The Pacific Islands. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply - Pizza Party (Salem) Jun 25 @ 12: 00 PM…...
Local construction students win national honor for building western saloon from scratch
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (89+ words) Salem Reporter This past year, a group of Salem-area teenagers got to school long before the first bell rang, swinging hammers, drilling screws and sawing wood. Their efforts would end up earning them national recognition. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply…...
Your Friday evening update on Salem news
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (184+ words) In February, a federal judge dismissed Marion County officials" lawsuit regarding sharing information to immigration enforcement. Marion County officials are now appealing the decision. To comment on this story, use" A jury found Salem police Sgt. Jason Donner was justified…...
Marion County asks federal court to reverse dismissal of ICE lawsuit
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (832+ words) Marion County officials are asking for a federal court to reconsider their previously dismissed lawsuit over what they described as conflicts between state and federal law on immigration enforcement. In their original lawsuit, county officials claimed that gray areas between…...
PHOTO GALLERY: Families, kids, entrepreneurs celebrate Juneteenth at Riverfront
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (162+ words) Salem Reporter Music, food, dance and community brought dozens of people to Riverfront Park Friday afternoon for a lively Juneteenth celebration Juneteenth recognizes Black Americans" freedom and resilience, and commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. While it…...
Salem police officer justified in shooting man in response to hostage situation, jury finds
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (693+ words) The Salem police officer who shot and injured a man while responding to a hostage call at a homeless camp last week was justified in doing so, a grand jury found. On Thursday, June 18, a Marion County grand jury unanimously…...
Your Thursday evening update on Salem news
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (252+ words) Salem Cinema still has room in its free screenings tomorrow celebrating Juneteenth. To celebrate the holiday, the theater will be playing "Talk to Me," the 2007 movie starring Don Cheadle, at 5: 30 p. m. It's based on the true story of Ralph Waldo "Petey…...