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Good evening, Salem.

Tomorrow is Veterans Day. The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a ceremony at 11 a.m. outside the Oregon Capitol to honor those who have served.

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The Salem Public Library will be closed in observation.

Veterans can also get free admission to several shows and concerts this weekend. Details are in our events guide below.

Here are some of today’s stories. You can always find our latest reports anytime on our website.

UPDATE: Councilors approve higher garbage rates
During their Monday, Nov. 13, meeting, the Salem City Council approved higher garbage collection rates as requested by the Mid-Valley Garbage and Recycling Association. They also opted to postpone their…
UPDATE: Councilors approve higher garbage rates
During their Monday, Nov. 13, meeting, the Salem City Council approved higher garbage collection rates as requested by the Mid-Valley Garbage and Recycling Association. They also opted to postpone their…
Readers share what they intended with their votes on Salem’s payroll tax
Salem residents decisively rejected a payroll tax Tuesday, with 82% of those who cast ballots voting no. About 20 readers explained their votes to Salem Reporter, with many who rejected…
Readers share what they intended with their votes on Salem’s payroll tax
Salem residents decisively rejected a payroll tax Tuesday, with 82% of those who cast ballots voting no. About 20 readers explained their votes to Salem Reporter, with many who rejected…
FBI investigating suspicious mail sent to elections offices in Oregon, other states
Lane County closed its election office early Wednesday after receiving a suspicious letter.
FBI investigating suspicious mail sent to elections offices in Oregon, other states
Lane County closed its election office early Wednesday after receiving a suspicious letter.
EVENTS: Celebrate Veterans Day, see a high school play
Three Salem high schools have fall shows on stage this weekend, alongside Veterans Day observations and other live shows.
EVENTS: Celebrate Veterans Day, see a high school play
Three Salem high schools have fall shows on stage this weekend, alongside Veterans Day observations and other live shows.

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