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The Salem Public Library is hosting a craft and story time Friday to celebrate Lunar New Year.

From 4-5 p.m., kids and families can come to the main branch, 585 Liberty St. S.E., to hear a story and learn about traditions and crafts from around the world.

This year's Lunar New Year is Wednesday, Jan. 29. Learn more about the event here.

Here's some of today's news. Read all our latest coverage anytime on our website.

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Jennifer Jacobs Henderson, currently an administrator at Trinity University, will become Willamette's chief academic officer July 1.

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Local lawmakers are taking another run at a longtime Salem goal: having the state chip in to pay for city emergency services.

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Attorney General Dan Rayfield is supporting Biden administration rules requiring background checks and banning conversion devices that turn handguns into rapid-fire weapons.

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