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Good morning, Salem.
Tomorrow is Independence Day, and with it comes the annual reminder about fire safety.
At-home fireworks spark thousands of fires per year. The Salem Fire Department recommends keeping a bucket of water nearby to dispose of used fireworks properly. Wait for it to cool at least 15 to 20 minutes then soak in a bucket of water, according to the city’s firework safety page.
The Oregon State Fire Marshal has a list of retailers selling legal fireworks around the state. Fireworks that fly in the air, explode or are unpredictable are illegal across the state. That includes roman candles and sky lanterns.
If you’re looking to let someone else take care of fireworks safety, Salem’s 4th of July Spectacular runs from 3-11 p.m. at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. N.E. Check out our weekend events lineup for more information.
Temperatures are expected to reach nearly 100 degrees tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service, so make sure to take breaks in the shade and stay hydrated to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Now, here are some of our latest reports. You can find more on our website.
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Kay Staab has run the wig store in central Salem for 55 years with her daughter and granddaughter, but is retiring ahead of her 90th birthday.
30 Jun 2023
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Kay Staab has run the wig store in central Salem for 55 years with her daughter and granddaughter, but is retiring ahead of her 90th birthday.
30 Jun 2023
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High stress levels, low pay and higher rates of illness from Covid have contributed to hiring challenges in crucial health care fields, columnist Pamela Ferrara writes.
30 Jun 2023
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High stress levels, low pay and higher rates of illness from Covid have contributed to hiring challenges in crucial health care fields, columnist Pamela Ferrara writes.
30 Jun 2023
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Christy Perry retires June 30 after leading the Salem-Keizer School District for nine years, seeing schools through a pandemic, major construction and a significant expansion of bilingual education.
29 Jun 2023
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Christy Perry retires June 30 after leading the Salem-Keizer School District for nine years, seeing schools through a pandemic, major construction and a significant expansion of bilingual education.
29 Jun 2023
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