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Good morning, Salem.

We hope you stayed (relatively) dry this weekend. It’s October in Oregon, with showers in the forecast for the next few days.

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Rain is likely on Halloween evening, according to the National Weather Service, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed for some breaks during peak trick-or-treating hours.

Meanwhile, our tea is keeping an eye this week on the federal government shutdown and the future of SNAP benefits. We’ll also report back on tonight’s city council meeting, where councilors will vote on a contract for recently-appointed City Manager Krishna Namburi.

And the Salem Police Department has a new strategic plan focused on reducing shootings and serious vehicle crashes – more on that later this week.

Here’s some of our latest news. You can always find our latest stories anytime on our website.

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Fire department response times will get worse as call volume continues to rise, chief says

Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth provided Salem city councilors with an overview of the Salem Fire Department on Monday night during a council work session. Gerboth updated councilors on the…

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Guard deployment to Portland stays blocked as 9th Circuit considers review of case

The appeals court on Friday paused any order allowing troop deployment until the 29 judges of the court decide if a “full court” review of an earlier decision is warranted.

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Financial issues, accusations of embezzlement lead downtown preschool to shut down

Ramiro “RJ” Navarro, director of the Amiguitos Family and Child Care Center, is stepping down from his role after multiple employees reported receiving bad checks.

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Power outages impact thousands in Salem amid heavy rain and wind

Amid high winds and rain, more than 4,000 residences in south Salem are without power. Restorations for the affected areas are expected Sunday at 1:45 a.m.

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Fire department response times will get worse as call volume continues to rise, chief says

Guard deployment to Portland stays blocked as 9th Circuit considers review of case

Financial issues, accusations of embezzlement lead downtown preschool to shut down

Power outages impact thousands in Salem amid heavy rain and wind

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