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Good morning, Salem.

We're back to a rainy Oregon spring, with a possibility of thunderstorms this afternoon. Humidity will be high, with forecasted temperatures up to 75 degrees, so plan on some mugginess.

Storms could be severe in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. We'll keep you updated today if more serious weather warnings develop.

Here's some of today's news. You can find all our latest coverage anytime on our website.

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Eric Webb pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide, hit-and-run, driving under the influence of intoxicants and driving with a suspended license when he struck Julia Wade as she crossed a…

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Public records obtained by Salem Reporter pull back the curtain on events transpiring in the immediate aftermath of former Salem City Manager Keith Stahely’s abrupt resignation on Sunday, Feb. 9.…

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The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that authorities are investigating what caused the death of Adam Mansour, 40, who was found unresponsive in his jail cell around 3:15 a.m.

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A bipartisan bill supported by families of children with intensive medical needs, has a lower projected cost than in previous years.

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Surviving teenagers told police that Christopher Atkinson, 33, was smoking marijuana and drinking with them before a crash outside Stayton that killed a McNary High School junior.

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