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A city of Salem burn ban remains in effect through noon. The prohibition means no outdoor burning for any reason, including cooking fires.

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Fire officials will evaluate conditions later today and may decide to extend the ban. Our team will keep an eye on the weather and fire risks to keep you informed.

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A national crime conspiracy lands in Salem; victim helps FBI in arrest

A Salem man was defrauded of $90,000 by a man pretending to be an FBI special agent. The crime is one of many government impersonations around the country that is…

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Oregon State Police investigating flow of harmful drugs to Oregon State Hospital patients

Two patients in Oregon’s state-run psychiatric hospital tested positive for drugs officials suspect arrived in the mail.

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Peter Courtney, longtime Senate president who advocated for Salem, dies at 81

Peter Courtney, the longest-serving legislator in state history, died Tuesday of complications from cancer at 81. He was a champion of Salem’s YMCA and other projects around the city.

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30,000 children in low-income Oregon families missing out on extra food benefits

Children in foster care, as well as those who are homeless, enrolled in migrant programs or attend Head Start can get extra food benefits this summer, but need to apply…

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A national crime conspiracy lands in Salem; victim helps FBI in arrest

Oregon State Police investigating flow of harmful drugs to Oregon State Hospital patients

Peter Courtney, longtime Senate president who advocated for Salem, dies at 81

30,000 children in low-income Oregon families missing out on extra food benefits

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