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If you enjoy spending time on the river or are looking for new friends, Salem’s dragon boat team has a spot for you.

The Peace Dragon Warriors Paddling Club is hoping to recruit new members through a series of free classes this spring.

Reporter Hailey Cook explains more in her article below.

Also this morning, City Manager Krishna Namburi will release her proposed Salem budget for the upcoming year (starting July 1). We’ll have a breakdown of her plans and what they could mean for your pocketbook later today.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in local news.  

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Local dragon boating club hosts free classes on Willamette River

The Peace Dragon Warriors Paddling Club is offering several free boating classes to anyone ages 14 and up. Club leaders hope it will attract more people to the sport and…

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How Salem’s representative in Congress works with families impacted by ICE

Families impacted by federal immigration enforcement are often told to call their congressional representatives for help. Rep. Andrea Salinas and her deputy district director shared what happens in their office…

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‘I lost it all’: Residents of Oregon homeless camp say Forest Service blew off calls, appointments to reclaim lost property

Former residents of one of Oregon’s largest homeless encampments say they lost cars, work tools, irreplaceable family photos and other items as the U.S. Forest Service evicted people from federal…

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5 things to do in Salem this week: Alpaca show, free dragon boating, Booklover’s Burlesque Festival

Events in Salem this week include an alpaca show at the fairgrounds, the opening night of Booklover’s Burlesque Festival at Grand Theatre and a free dragon boating class at Riverfront…

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