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We wish you a belated Happy New Year and thank you for trusting our Salem Reporter crew to bring you news that matters to you.

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A reminder that reduced hours at the Salem Public Library start today.

The main branch will now close on Sundays and close two hours earlier, at 6 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday and an hour earlier, at 5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays.

Meanwhile, the west Salem branch will only be open two days a week, from 1 – 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

You can learn more about the reduced library hours here, and read community reactions to the changes here.

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

TOP STORIES: Cyclist killed in collision with DEA agent, ‘gold standard’ judge and rising gun violence
Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian shares his favorite Salem stories this year.
TOP STORIES: Cyclist killed in collision with DEA agent, ‘gold standard’ judge and rising gun violence
Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian shares his favorite Salem stories this year.
In lawsuit, 911 dispatcher alleges Salem wouldn’t reschedule job exam so she could testify against abuser
An emergency dispatcher is suing the city of Salem and her supervisor, alleging that they would not accommodate her scheduled court testimony against her accused rapist and intimidated her for…
In lawsuit, 911 dispatcher alleges Salem wouldn’t reschedule job exam so she could testify against abuser
An emergency dispatcher is suing the city of Salem and her supervisor, alleging that they would not accommodate her scheduled court testimony against her accused rapist and intimidated her for…
Major developments in downtown Salem nearing completion
Two downtown affordable housing developments and a large apartment building are scheduled to open in 2024.
Major developments in downtown Salem nearing completion
Two downtown affordable housing developments and a large apartment building are scheduled to open in 2024.
Oregon lawmakers’ overseas trips funded by lobby groups, Taiwanese government
Oregon passed stricter ethics laws in the 2000s requiring approval for having travel expenses covered. Here’s a roundup of recent trips by state lawmakers.
Oregon lawmakers’ overseas trips funded by lobby groups, Taiwanese government
Oregon passed stricter ethics laws in the 2000s requiring approval for having travel expenses covered. Here’s a roundup of recent trips by state lawmakers.

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