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Last week’s release of state test score data prompted a question from several of our readers: how can I help?

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With three in four local third graders struggling to read at grade level, it’s an urgent issue for Salem. We’re hoping to round up a list of ideas later this week. But for now, here’s one: contribute to a local book drive.

Two Blanchet Catholic School students are collecting books for kids age 13 and under as part of a senior project. Books can be dropped of at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4227 Lone Oak Rd. S.E. through Oct. 12.

“Our goal is to get more books into the hands of kids in our area, as a small way to help combat low literacy rates and help foster a love of reading in local children and families,” they said in a flyer.

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Your guide to Salem haunts this Halloween

Monsters, zombies and ghosts are coming out to scare this Halloween season at local haunted venues around Salem.

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Federal judge blocks Trump from deploying Oregon National Guard to Portland

A federal judge in Portland on Saturday ruled that the Oregon National Guard is blocked from serving a federal role. The order temporarily stops the plan of President Donald Trump…

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2-alarm fire at West Salem apartment complex evacuates residents, draws big fire response

A second-alarm fire at a West Salem apartment required over 30 firefighters and 16 units late Friday night. Residents got out of the building safely and no injuries have been…

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Report: Cooking accident caused south Salem house fire that killed 1

A fire marshal investigation concluded that an accidental cooking fire ignited a south Salem home, causing the city’s first fire fatality in recent memory.

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COLUMN: Prepare for the Great Oregon ShakeOut

Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains how you can participate in upcoming earthquake preparedness drills this October.

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Your guide to Salem haunts this Halloween

Federal judge blocks Trump from deploying Oregon National Guard to Portland

2-alarm fire at West Salem apartment complex evacuates residents, draws big fire response

Report: Cooking accident caused south Salem house fire that killed 1

COLUMN: Prepare for the Great Oregon ShakeOut

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