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Who is the top Salem-area football player? Nominate now

The Statesman Journal is seeking nominations for the top Salem area high school football player ahead of the 2023 season.

 

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to return giant pandas to China. What you need to know.

The two adult giant pandas, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, and their cub Xiao Qi Ji will leave The National Zoo for China in December 2023.

 

MSG Sphere announces plan to power 70% of Las Vegas arena with renewable energy, pending approval

Sphere Entertainment, the company behind the giant entertainment arena in Las Vegas, announced a 25-year agreement with NV Energy.

 

Flash mob robbery hits Los Angeles mall as retail theft task force announces arrests

A Los Angeles Macy's was the latest victim of a "flash mob robbery" on Thursday. The incident is the latest in a string of similar incidents in the Southland.

 

Voodoo Doughnut lands on list of top 100 tourist traps

USA TODAY Blueprint analyzed 23.2 million Google reviews of the 500 most popular tourist attractions in the world.

 

Salem Hospital implements new weapons screening process

If you're going to an appointment or to visit someone at Salem Hospital, be prepared to give extra time for a new weapons screening process.

 

Small wildfire closes 4 trails at Silver Falls State Park

A half-acre wildfire in the park's backcountry is being attacked by multiple fire crews.

 

Oregon football's Bo Nix reacts to billboard campaign: 'I came back to win a championship'

With billboards going up in New York and Dallas of Oregon QB Bo Nix, the potential Heisman candidate is more focused on winning games than celebrity.

 

On the agenda: Salem City Councilor Julie Hoy calls for repeal of payroll tax

Councilor Julie Hoy will bring forth a motion to repeal the employee-paid payroll tax during Monday's Salem City Council meeting.

 

New wildfires pop up across Oregon following 1,633 lightning strikes

A handful of new wildfires popped up Friday morning following 1,633 lightning strikes across Oregon overnight.

 

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