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If you have a Christmas tree to dispose of, your local Scout troop may be able to help take it off your hands.

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Salem Troop 19 is recycling Christmas trees and will pick up from south Salem homes this weekend and next for a suggested $10 donation. You can find the details here and sign up here.

Keizer’s Troop 121 is also collecting trees at Willamette Valley Bank in Keizer, 5140 River Rd. N. on Dec. 30, 31 and Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Their suggested donation is $20. More details are here.

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

Record need has Salem food pantries stretched thin
Despite low unemployment, Salem-area food pantries are serving more than 18,000 families per month – nearly double the number pre-Covid.
Record need has Salem food pantries stretched thin
Despite low unemployment, Salem-area food pantries are serving more than 18,000 families per month – nearly double the number pre-Covid.
Corps refilling Willamette River reservoirs after drawdowns meant to help migrating fish
Officials say it’s too soon to determine whether opening dams on the Willamette helped young Chinook salmon and steelhead journey to the Pacific Ocean.
Corps refilling Willamette River reservoirs after drawdowns meant to help migrating fish
Officials say it’s too soon to determine whether opening dams on the Willamette helped young Chinook salmon and steelhead journey to the Pacific Ocean.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve funding for residential treatment, adult foster homes
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved accepting money from the Oregon Health Authority to reimburse treatment providers for costs of mental health and addiction services.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve funding for residential treatment, adult foster homes
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved accepting money from the Oregon Health Authority to reimburse treatment providers for costs of mental health and addiction services.

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