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Good morning, Salem.

We’ve got cooler temperatures ahead for the rest of this week, with rain likely starting late Thursday and continuing to Saturday.

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There’s a chance of rain Wednesday night too, but the National Weather Service said it’s less likely. Friday is looking to be the wettest day of the week – look for our weekly events guide this evening, where we’ll be sure to include indoor options!

Last Friday’s sun presented a great chance for reporter and photographer Hailey Cook to get out to the pumpkin fields, however. She caught some moments of joy that are worth a look in these turbulent times – check out that gallery below as well.

Juan Carreon, 5, jumps off the hay fort at Fordyce Farm onto a plush pile of hay – a stunt he assured did not hurt. (HAILEY COOK/Salem Reporter)

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

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Oregon wants to impose quotas on public defenders. Marion County lawyers are pushing back

Marion County’s public defenders say a new state contract will require them to resolve serious felony cases in just 11 hours, meaning clients won’t get adequate legal representation.

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Mayor Julie Hoy lied to set in motion former city manager’s resignation, investigation shows

A state investigation showed that Salem Mayor Julie Hoy lied to Council President Linda Nishioka when she told her that a majority of the Salem City Council supported firing former…

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State lawmakers weigh action after Covid vaccine access delays

Oregon took nearly two weeks longer than Washington to ensure broad Covid vaccine access for those who want it this fall.

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PHOTOS: Pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes and apples mark fall festivities at local farms

Fall fun is here as Salem farms kick off their annual harvest festivals, welcoming local families to explore corn mazes, pick pumpkins and ride hayrides.

CAN YOU TRUST THE MEDIA?: Les Zaitz, Salem Reporter editor, will examine the current state of the media and lack of trust by Americans in a presentation to the Salem City Club. According to the program notice, “Les Zaitz will help sort out how to decide you can trust a news source and when you should treat a source with deep skepticism. Facts matter. Les will explain why.”

He is scheduled to speak at noon Friday, Oct. 10, at Willamette Heritage Center (Dye House) 1313 Mill St. S.E. The public session is free for club members and $10 for others. (Register here). Les will be taking questions as well, so join him for this important topic.

FREE SCHOOL ACCESS: Salem Reporter is now free to read for all Salem-Keizer School District students and employees while using school computers. Computers on the district network will be able to access the site – no account or subscription needed. Read more about our partnership here.

SEE LOCAL EVENTS: Our new events calendar lets you browse what’s happening in Salem – completely free. Want to submit an upcoming event? You can do that here.

TIP US TO NEWS: We welcome your tips about possible Salem stories – a community event, a local resident doing something extraordinary, a government action that needs investigating. Send your information, ideas or questions by email to our editor, Les Zaitz, at [email protected].

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Oregon wants to impose quotas on public defenders. Marion County lawyers are pushing back

Mayor Julie Hoy lied to set in motion former city manager’s resignation, investigation shows

State lawmakers weigh action after Covid vaccine access delays

PHOTOS: Pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes and apples mark fall festivities at local farms

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