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Good morning, Salem.

We’re in for a hot, dry few days, with possible high winds that spell fire danger. We’ll keep you posted of any developments or power shutoffs throughout the day – and keep our fingers crossed for an uneventful weekend.

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State hospital faces three citations over workplace violence, injuries
A complaint filed in March alleged employees and patients were involved in violent altercations multiple times a week, according to the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division
State hospital faces three citations over workplace violence, injuries
A complaint filed in March alleged employees and patients were involved in violent altercations multiple times a week, according to the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division
UPDATED: With fire risk high, power shut off in parts of Santiam Canyon, Scotts Mills, Silver Falls
Power is out for thousands in rural Marion County as local utilities and agencies contend with a hot, dry forecast and high winds that have led to fire warnings across…
UPDATED: With fire risk high, power shut off in parts of Santiam Canyon, Scotts Mills, Silver Falls
Power is out for thousands in rural Marion County as local utilities and agencies contend with a hot, dry forecast and high winds that have led to fire warnings across…
Tax credits on electric cars, heat pumps will help low-income Oregonians, politicians say
At a panel in Portland, two of Oregon’s U.S. representatives and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the Inflation Reduction Act will help many people reduce their carbon footprint.
Tax credits on electric cars, heat pumps will help low-income Oregonians, politicians say
At a panel in Portland, two of Oregon’s U.S. representatives and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the Inflation Reduction Act will help many people reduce their carbon footprint.
Second monkeypox case detected in Marion County
The new case comes about a month after state health officials first detected monkeypox in Marion County.
Second monkeypox case detected in Marion County
The new case comes about a month after state health officials first detected monkeypox in Marion County.

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