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Here is some news from around Salem to finish out your day. You can keep up with all of our stories through the day on our website or by following us on Facebook or Twitter.

Wildfire-affected area of Santiam Canyon reopening after 2-year closure
Visitors to the Santiam Canyon can now access some campgrounds and trails that have been closed since the Beachie Creek Fire in 2020. The Willamette National Forest on Monday reopened…
Wildfire-affected area of Santiam Canyon reopening after 2-year closure
Visitors to the Santiam Canyon can now access some campgrounds and trails that have been closed since the Beachie Creek Fire in 2020. The Willamette National Forest on Monday reopened…
UPDATED: Police identify man hit, killed by train in southeast Salem
UPDATE: The Salem Police Department identified the victim as 55-year-old Wesley James Crossman on Monday, Aug. 8. Investigators have not located Crossman’s family to notify them of his death, according…
UPDATED: Police identify man hit, killed by train in southeast Salem
UPDATE: The Salem Police Department identified the victim as 55-year-old Wesley James Crossman on Monday, Aug. 8. Investigators have not located Crossman’s family to notify them of his death, according…
City seeks nominations for volunteer awards
Do you know someone who’s made Salem a better place to live this year? The city of Salem wants your nominations for nine city volunteers honors that will be awarded…
City seeks nominations for volunteer awards
Do you know someone who’s made Salem a better place to live this year? The city of Salem wants your nominations for nine city volunteers honors that will be awarded…

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