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Good evening, Salem.

If you’re noticing something in the air, it’s not just you — air quality for Salem is in the moderate category Tuesday afternoon, hitting 53 as of 2 p.m., according to the state Department of Environmental Quality.

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That’s due to ozone levels, the agency’s map says, which typically cause smog. “Widespread haze” is expected to continue Thursday in Salem, the National Weather Service in Portland said.

Here some of today’s news. Catch all of our latest stories on our website anytime.

Salem Art Fair returns with “a little bit more of everything”
The Salem Art Fair & Festival returns July 20-23 for its 74th year with more artists, vendors, and music.
Salem Art Fair returns with “a little bit more of everything”
The Salem Art Fair & Festival returns July 20-23 for its 74th year with more artists, vendors, and music.
Federal judge: Oregon Senate panel violated Boquist’s free speech rights
A Senate committee required Sen. Brian Boquist to give 12 hours notice before he came to the Capitol.
Federal judge: Oregon Senate panel violated Boquist’s free speech rights
A Senate committee required Sen. Brian Boquist to give 12 hours notice before he came to the Capitol.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve startup grant for mental illness treatment program
Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $1.2 million contract with B2 Community Care to purchase and open a residential treatment home for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as…
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve startup grant for mental illness treatment program
Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $1.2 million contract with B2 Community Care to purchase and open a residential treatment home for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as…

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