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Good evening, Salem.

We’re in for a heat wave starting Sunday, with triple-digit temperatures and increased fire danger expected for much of next week.

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Our story below has more information about what’s expected, and we’ll continue informing you about cooling resources and the impacts of heat. Please check on your neighbors, especially those without cooling and who may be more vulnerable to warm temperatures.

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

Salem payroll tax heading to November ballot
County officials confirmed Friday that the petition to put the Salem Payroll tax on the November ballot reached the required 3,986 verified signatures to qualify for the election.
Salem payroll tax heading to November ballot
County officials confirmed Friday that the petition to put the Salem Payroll tax on the November ballot reached the required 3,986 verified signatures to qualify for the election.
Stay cool during Salem’s hottest week of summer yet
Salem is forecasted to have highs in the 100s next week from Sunday through Wednesday, prompting health advisories and a citywide burn ban.
Stay cool during Salem’s hottest week of summer yet
Salem is forecasted to have highs in the 100s next week from Sunday through Wednesday, prompting health advisories and a citywide burn ban.
Painters, poets take to Salem’s outdoors to render summer landscapes
Paint & Write the Town, a summerlong outdoor art event, wraps up this weekend at Minto Island Growers.
Painters, poets take to Salem’s outdoors to render summer landscapes
Paint & Write the Town, a summerlong outdoor art event, wraps up this weekend at Minto Island Growers.
EVENTS: Forest fest, a circus and new plays
Englewood Forest Fest, KeizerFEST and several shows make for a busy weekend. Here’s your guide to events in Salem for Aug. 11-13.
EVENTS: Forest fest, a circus and new plays
Englewood Forest Fest, KeizerFEST and several shows make for a busy weekend. Here’s your guide to events in Salem for Aug. 11-13.

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