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Higher tariffs on U.S. imports from dozens of countries hit Thursday, raising average import taxes to the highest levels in over a century.

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Tariffs are taxes paid by businesses importing goods. Those that went into effect Thursday cover goods from more than 90 nations, including much of Southeast Asia and Canada.

Our reporters are interested in hearing from Salem-area businesses, farmers and others who rely on imported products about the impact. How have you prepared? Have you shifted supply chains or moved away from some materials?

If you’d like to share, send your thoughts to Managing Editor Rachel Alexander at [email protected].

Here’s some of today’s news. For the latest, you can always head to our website.

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Local leaders encourage Salinas to protect vulnerable communities in Salem as food assistance cuts loom

At a roundtable with U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas Wednesday, a group of Salem advocates, a business owner and others discussed federal cuts to food assistance programs that will slash benefits…

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Historic descent of undammed Klamath River draws Indigenous youth from around the globe

Members of the Klamath River basin tribes fought for the river dams’ removal and participated the historic first descent of the newly free-flowing waters, drawing international attention.

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Marion Berries advance to playoffs after first, fun-filled season

The Marion Berries, Salem’s new summer collegiate baseball team, finished its inaugural season Wednesday and has advanced to the West Coast League playoffs. The team is the 17th member of…

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What to do in Salem from Aug. 7-13: Englewood Forest Festival, Riverfront Park events

Events in Salem this week include a workshop at the library about the U.S. Constitution, the final performance of “Mary Poppins” in Riverfront Park and the return of the Englewoodu0026hellip;

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Local leaders encourage Salinas to protect vulnerable communities in Salem as food assistance cuts loom

Historic descent of undammed Klamath River draws Indigenous youth from around the globe

Marion Berries advance to playoffs after first, fun-filled season

What to do in Salem from Aug. 7-13: Englewood Forest Festival, Riverfront Park events

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