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The Willamette River is rising as rain continues, and Salem may see some light flooding this week.

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We have an updated forecast below and will continue keeping an eye on the latest.

We’re also expecting more news on the Salem-Keizer School District’s spending cuts this week. Superintendent Andrea Castañeda plans to announce the final pieces of overhead and administration cuts this week, including the first layoffs at the district level.

Separately, district leaders and the Salem-Keizer Education Association have their first mediation session Wednesday as they try to reach a contract agreement. Teachers have been bargaining for a new contract since last spring.

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

With snores and snuggles, therapy dog Eli comforts kids at Liberty House 
Eli, an 8-year-old Labrador retriever, is specially trained to offer comfort and companionship during one of the most difficult moments in a child’s life. 
With snores and snuggles, therapy dog Eli comforts kids at Liberty House 
Eli, an 8-year-old Labrador retriever, is specially trained to offer comfort and companionship during one of the most difficult moments in a child’s life. 
Salem-area flood advisory extended to Thursday
Between 2.25 and 4 inches of rain are expected in Salem this week, prompting the National Weather Service to extend a flood advisory warning through Thursday.
Salem-area flood advisory extended to Thursday
Between 2.25 and 4 inches of rain are expected in Salem this week, prompting the National Weather Service to extend a flood advisory warning through Thursday.
Oregon Sens. Sollman, Thatcher to revive veteran income tax break proposal
A bipartisan pair of Oregon state senators will try again to give retired veterans an income tax break after running out of time in the most recent legislative session.
Oregon Sens. Sollman, Thatcher to revive veteran income tax break proposal
A bipartisan pair of Oregon state senators will try again to give retired veterans an income tax break after running out of time in the most recent legislative session.
Salem, here’s how to help folks in need this holiday season
If you’d like to buy a child a gift or get coats for those who need them, here’s a guide to holiday gift drives in Salem this year.
Salem, here’s how to help folks in need this holiday season
If you’d like to buy a child a gift or get coats for those who need them, here’s a guide to holiday gift drives in Salem this year.

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