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Police and fire trucks are heading to the Salem airport this morning, as part of a large training drill to prepare for commercial flights.

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The city is hosting a “mass casualty drill” the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 13 to test the airport emergency plan. It’s a required step before Avelo Airlines can begin commercial flights out of the airport Oct. 5.

City officials said the drill would take about three and a half hours. The airport will remain open, and Salem residents won’t receive emergency alerts via the city’s Everbridge system as part of the drill. Read more about it on the city website here.

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UPDATE: Councilors approve Northeast Silverton Road sewer rehabilitation
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Democratic members of Oregon’s congressional delegation criticized the decision to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
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Kotek’s housing council wants to make expanding cities easier, a tough sell in Salem
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Kotek’s housing council wants to make expanding cities easier, a tough sell in Salem
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Salem’s neighborhood associations bring you the latest about local parks, events and issues of concern. This month: a new street mural, a cleanup in Highland and how to get involved.

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