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The U.S. and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement Tuesday, April 7. That came just 90 minutes before President Donald Trump’s previously announced deadline for Iran to meet his demands. Otherwise, he threatened in a social media post, “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.”

A small protest began on Northeast Center Street near the Oregon Capitol Tuesday afternoon just before the ceasefire was announced. Our reporters caught up with a few of the people out demonstrating.

Gas prices continue to climb, averaging $4.93 a gallon for regular fuel in Salem today, according to AAA. Diesel was at $6.30 a gallon.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem.

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PHOTOS: As Salem residents protest Iran War, Trump announces ceasefire

As President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to open the Straight of Hormuz loomed, about a dozen people gathered near the Oregon Capitol to protest what they said were dangerous…

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Higher fuel, fertilizer prices could squeeze Oregon farmers, even if Iran war ends soon

As Oregon farmers deal with already thin profit margins, the ongoing U.S. and Israeli war against Iran could add more economic pain in the coming months. To comment on this…

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Salem cyclist killed on SE Pringle Road 

A Salem man was struck and killed by a work van at the intersection of Southeast Pringle Road and Southeast Madrona Avenue on Monday, April 6.  To comment on this…

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Salem residents rally to support deeper education reporting

THANKYOU! We appreciate the big helping hend from readers to support our new education reporting position. Here is Salem Reporter’s Honor Roll of Donors.

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Keizer play offers zany message about honesty

“Playing Doctor” opens for three weekends at Keizer Homegrown Theatre starting Friday, April 10. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.

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READERS REACT: “I feel much sorrow about how human ignorance and failure resulted in the death of an innocent coyote. Of course, we should never try to feed coyotes and we must keep our pets inside at night. Otherwise, coyotes avoid contact with ‘dangerous’ humans.” – Mary Raney

That was among the reactions to Hailey Cook’s recent report on the aftermath of a suspected coyote attack in West Salem.

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