🌱 Fatal Double Rollover Crash + New West Salem Mural + Road Detours

Hello, everybody! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Salem Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 83 Low: 52.
• Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 84 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories today in Salem:

1. A crash on Wednesday night in nearby Portland left two people dead and two people injured. The incident occurred in the Lents neighborhood near the intersection of Southeast Foster Road and Southeast 96th Avenue. Two vehicles rolled over in the crash, and the Major Crash Team is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to please contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov. (KPTV)
2. A new mural in west Salem is now on display following months of planning and fundraising. Artists Kristin Kuhns and Stephanie Juanillo led the design and installation of the mural that now adorns the pavement at the intersection of Northwest 2nd Street and Northwest Kingwood Avenue. Dozens of neighbors came together to create the brightly colored scene with local plants and animals, including salmon, Nootka roses, and swallowtail butterflies. This is the fourth installment in a series of seven murals planned for the city. (Salem Reporter)
3. The City of Salem has announced upcoming road closures. Beginning on Jul. 11, drivers can expect detours along Battle Creek Road SE, Landau Street SE, and Reed Road SE. The closures are expected to last for three days while crews install utilities along the highway. (City of Salem via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Salem:

Friday, July 7

• Syco Billy's At The Pavillion At The Oregon State Fairgrounds (3:00 PM)
• First Friday Concert: Don Edwards At Riverfront Park (8:00 PM)

Saturday, July 8

• 2023 HART Horsepower Classic Car Show At West Hills Stables & Vineyard (8:00 AM)
• Rock The Caskbar At Santiam Brewing (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Salem Family YMCA is now accepting applications for preschoolers for 2023-2024. If you'd like to ease your little one into the YMCA, there are upcoming Preschool Summer Day Camps with different weekly themes to appeal to a variety of interests. (Salem Family YMCA via Facebook)
• The 74th annual Salem Art Fair & Festival is coming up! This event will be held at Bush's Pasture Park from Jul. 21-23. (Salem Art Association via Facebook)
• Today is the deadline to submit applications for the Salem Public Library's Teen Advisory Board. Applications are due by 6:00 p.m. for middle and high schoolers who would like to be involved in the library's programs, events, and projects. (Salem Public Library (Salem, OR) via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.