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On Friday, Jun. 19, Oregon will observe Juneteenth as a federal holiday with local government offices, DMV, post services and banks closed while emergency services and the state legislature remain operational β€” including closures noted by Chase, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, Citizens and Columbia.

Salem officials will close downtown streets and lanes near the Capitol Mall on June 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m+ a Pride parade will start at noon at Court and Waverly, follow High and State streets, and lead to a block party until 6 p.m.

The Salem-Keizer School Board approved a $1.12 billion spending plan for the 2026-27 school year yesterday that cuts $23 million by not filling vacancies and reducing 120 positions, while increasing investments in elementary reading and maintaining dual-language and music programs with further reductions expected next year.

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