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Good morning, Salem, and Happy Veterans Day.

A number of celebrations and observances of Veterans Day are planned in Salem today. Our events guide here has a list.

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Later today, we’ll publish photos from the statewide Veterans Day observation at the Capitol, and the story of local veterans who have found a safe home at Courtney Place in downtown Salem.

Most government offices will be closed because of the holiday.

Thank you to all who have served our country.

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

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City council to consider raising utility rates, $18k pay increase for city manager

On Monday Salem City Councilors will consider increasing city utility rates on households by roughly $5 a month for water, stormwater and sewage, and a 7% pay increase for City…

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DEA agent, prosecutors will argue over whether to drop homicide charge in cyclist collision

A DEA agent’s attorneys are continuing to assert that his criminal charge for running a stop sign and killing a Salem cyclist should be dropped. They will argue with prosecutors…

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Oregon DMV discovers dozens more voter registrations of non-U.S. citizens though none has voted

Reviews ordered by Gov. Tina Kotek bring the total number of people wrongly registered to vote to 1,617.

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Willamette University class is knitting, collecting clothes to create “take as you need” art project

A surprise “yarn bomb” installation in Riverfront Park will provide handmade and donated clothing to people in need this month. The installation is the project from a Willamette University knitting…

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City council to consider raising utility rates, $18k pay increase for city manager

DEA agent, prosecutors will argue over whether to drop homicide charge in cyclist collision

Oregon DMV discovers dozens more voter registrations of non-U.S. citizens though none has voted

Willamette University class is knitting, collecting clothes to create “take as you need” art project

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