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1. Friday Night Football: October 9, 2026 (kgw.com) — Several Salem high school football teams were in action Friday, with Sprague topping North Salem, West Salem rolling past McNary, and South Salem routing Jefferson. The roundup covers scores from across the region, but Salem fans can quickly see how their local programs fared in Week 6 and how they stack up against other Oregon powerhouses.
2. 10 Oregon Roads With Ghost Stories That Make Locals Think Twice After Dark (takingthekids.com) — One of Oregon's spookiest road legends is set right in south Salem, where drivers on Croisan Creek Road tell stories of ghostly children darting into the lane and warning speeders. While the article tours haunted routes statewide, it highlights this wooded Salem stretch as both a reminder to slow down after dark and a scenic daytime drive with easy access to downtown and the Capitol grounds.
3. Federal agents tear-gas Salem protestors after group blocked ICE vehicles, police say (ijpr.org) — Federal agents used tear gas Saturday morning after protesters in Salem blocked ICE vehicles near Lancaster Drive and Sunnyview Road, prompting medical calls for breathing and eye irritation. Salem police say they only responded to de-escalate, while Rep. Andrea Salinas condemned the operation as reckless and pledged to challenge ICE tactics that she says endangered local residents, including children and seniors.
4. Leaders react after 30 reportedly tear-gassed by ICE in north Salem (idahostatesman.com) — Salem residents in north and east neighborhoods are grappling with reports that ICE agents tear-gassed at least 30 people on Lancaster Drive, prompting medical responses and an outside review by state and federal authorities. City councilors and a local member of Congress are condemning the escalation in immigration enforcement, while Salem Police stress they did not coordinate with ICE and have referred the case for independent investigation.
5. Oregon: Rioters Swarm ICE Agents at Gas Station, Jump On Cars, Assault Officers, Get Pepper Sprayed (lawenforcementtoday.com) — ICE agents refueling at a Salem gas station on Friday were confronted by anti-ICE demonstrators, leading to scuffles, pepper spray use and attempts to block federal vehicles from leaving. The report, citing conservative outlets, highlights rising tension around immigration enforcement operations in Salem and raises questions about how such confrontations are monitored and managed locally.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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