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Good morning, Salem.

The worst of this week’s hot temperatures are behind us, with a high of 84 expected today which will cool off to around 55 at night, according to the National Weather Service.

Enjoy the sunshine and learn some health, dental and nutrition information from the Lancaster Family Health Center this afternoon, from 2-6 p.m., at 255 Lancaster Dr. N.E.

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The health fair will have free food, drinks and activities including face painting and pony rides.

There’s plenty to do both indoors and outdoors this weekend. Check out our event calendar below for more information.

Now, here are some of our latest reports. You can find more on our website.

EVENTS: Hit the theater, race squash or drink beer for a good cause
Salem will see an eclectic mix of events this weekend, including free screenings of “Barbie,” several new plays and zucchini races. Here’s your guide to events for Aug. 18-20.
EVENTS: Hit the theater, race squash or drink beer for a good cause
Salem will see an eclectic mix of events this weekend, including free screenings of “Barbie,” several new plays and zucchini races. Here’s your guide to events for Aug. 18-20.
Salem’s outreach teams provide life-saving cooling supplies to unsheltered neighbors 
On the hottest days of the year so far, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency sent teams out to provide water, Gatorade, cool rags and sunscreen.
Salem’s outreach teams provide life-saving cooling supplies to unsheltered neighbors 
On the hottest days of the year so far, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency sent teams out to provide water, Gatorade, cool rags and sunscreen.
LISTEN IN: Short of state money, the school system delivers summer programs
CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Kids of summer, getting on housing waitlists and summer art.
LISTEN IN: Short of state money, the school system delivers summer programs
CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Kids of summer, getting on housing waitlists and summer art.
COLUMN: Finding medical transportation on Medicaid
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available…
COLUMN: Finding medical transportation on Medicaid
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available…

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