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We hope you enjoyed the spectacular lightning show last night across the mid-valley, and that any plants you’re taking care of enjoyed the rain.

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Deputy police chief’s retirement remains a mystery as city withholds documents
The city of Salem Friday refused to release public records sought by Salem Reporter of events leading up to the retirement of Deputy Chief Steve Bellshaw. Awarded extra public money,…
Deputy police chief’s retirement remains a mystery as city withholds documents
The city of Salem Friday refused to release public records sought by Salem Reporter of events leading up to the retirement of Deputy Chief Steve Bellshaw. Awarded extra public money,…
Pops orchestra returns to the Salem stage
The Salem Pops Orchestra has been playing music through the falling leaves, holiday lights and to welcome spring for the last 60 years. Until everything went quiet. “We emailed but…
Pops orchestra returns to the Salem stage
The Salem Pops Orchestra has been playing music through the falling leaves, holiday lights and to welcome spring for the last 60 years. Until everything went quiet. “We emailed but…
Oregon schools need billions to close funding gap, education commission says
Years of underfunding has lead to a widening gap between what schools need and what they’re getting, a new report says.
Oregon schools need billions to close funding gap, education commission says
Years of underfunding has lead to a widening gap between what schools need and what they’re getting, a new report says.
LISTEN IN: Salem Hospital’s plan to divert ambulances elsewhere is explained
TODAY’S BROADCAST: Rachel Alexander examines why Salem Hospital is suddenly sending patients in transit to other hospitals. This is the first time the tactic has been needed since 2008. Read…
LISTEN IN: Salem Hospital’s plan to divert ambulances elsewhere is explained
TODAY’S BROADCAST: Rachel Alexander examines why Salem Hospital is suddenly sending patients in transit to other hospitals. This is the first time the tactic has been needed since 2008. Read…

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