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Good morning, Salem.

We know you’re likely being bombarded with election ads, and we wanted to give you a bit of a break. (Though if you need help filling out your ballot, check out our local election guide here.)

Instead, you can start out the morning with a good stretch – accompanied by the bleating of some furry friends – with a look inside classes at Salem Goat Yoga.

Here’s some of today’s news. You can find all of our stories anytime by heading to our website.

Goat yoga brings stretches and smiles to Salem
Practice your downward facing dog while surrounded by friendly goats on a hobby farm in west Salem.
Goat yoga brings stretches and smiles to Salem
Practice your downward facing dog while surrounded by friendly goats on a hobby farm in west Salem.
‘Nation’s report card’ shows Oregon students falling behind in reading and math
Results from the National Assessment for Educational Progress show declines in math and reading proficiency among Oregon fourth- and eighth-graders.
‘Nation’s report card’ shows Oregon students falling behind in reading and math
Results from the National Assessment for Educational Progress show declines in math and reading proficiency among Oregon fourth- and eighth-graders.
Yum Yum Teriyaki gives free meals for kids this Halloween
The Salem restaurant’s owner decided to give back, and help create happy memories like he had as a kid around Halloween.
Yum Yum Teriyaki gives free meals for kids this Halloween
The Salem restaurant’s owner decided to give back, and help create happy memories like he had as a kid around Halloween.

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