Your Monday evening update on Salem news

Good evening, Salem.

Expect heavy traffic heading over the Marion Street Bridge right now.

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Firefighters are responding to a rollover crash and extricated one person from a car. The person had minor injuries, according to Salem Fire Department Deputy Chief Brian Carrara.

Traffic is still backed up due to the damaged vehicles on scene, Carrara said just before 5 p.m.

In other west Salem news, student artists in west Salem could win $100 for designing a sticker supporting local businesses

The Edgewater Partnership, a Salem Leadership Foundation project, is seeking 3×3 inch designs in any medium using the phrase “Shop West Salem.”

Designs can be submitted until April 19, and a winner will be announced May 1. Submit designs to [email protected]

Here’s some of today’s news. Find all our coverage on our website here.

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UPDATE: Cherriots adds new route connecting south Salem to Amazon center

Starting May 5, a new bus route will cut an hour off the commute time between Southeast Commercial Street and the Southeast Mill Creek area.

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Donated home gives Salem family much-needed stability

A Salem family of five evicted during the pandemic has a new home to get back on their feet after almost two years of couchsurfing. Clayton Homes donated the house…

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Oregon governor signs sweeping drug addiction proposal into law

Gov. Tina Kotek said agencies will need to step up their efforts to avoid pitfalls when implementing new drug treatment programs in the law.

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UPDATE: Cherriots adds new route connecting south Salem to Amazon center

Donated home gives Salem family much-needed stability

Oregon governor signs sweeping drug addiction proposal into law

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