Good evening, Salem.

At long last, we’re in for some reasonable temperatures this weekend.

The National Weather Service in Portland is predicting some impact from wildfire smoke, with “widespread haze” haze in the Salem area Saturday afternoon, Saturday night and Sunday morning until 11 a.m. Saturday will see “areas of smoke” after 4 p.m., the forecast says.

Clear skies are expected tonight, early Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

Here are some of today’s stories. Catch all of our latest stories on our website anytime.

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Oregon emergency officials look to 2020 wildfires for lessons learned 

State officials said more needs to be done to share data between agencies when responding to wildfires so survivors see fewer delays and don’t have to repeat their stories dozens…

18 Aug 2023

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Oregon emergency officials look to 2020 wildfires for lessons learned 

State officials said more needs to be done to share data between agencies when responding to wildfires so survivors see fewer delays and don’t have to repeat their stories dozens…

18 Aug 2023

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1 killed, 2 injured in Four Corners shooting Thursday night

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect accused of shooting three people, one fatally, in the Four Corners neighborhood Thursday night is in custody. The agency has provided little…

18 Aug 2023

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1 killed, 2 injured in Four Corners shooting Thursday night

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect accused of shooting three people, one fatally, in the Four Corners neighborhood Thursday night is in custody. The agency has provided little…

18 Aug 2023

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EVENTS: Hit the theater, race squash or drink beer for a good cause

Salem will see an eclectic mix of events this weekend, including free screenings of “Barbie,” several new plays and zucchini races. Here’s your guide to events for Aug. 18-20.

17 Aug 2023

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EVENTS: Hit the theater, race squash or drink beer for a good cause

Salem will see an eclectic mix of events this weekend, including free screenings of “Barbie,” several new plays and zucchini races. Here’s your guide to events for Aug. 18-20.

17 Aug 2023

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LISTEN IN: How UO students are using their skills to help Salem’s future

CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: College students come to Salem’s aid, a tax vote and official…

18 Aug 2023

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LISTEN IN: How UO students are using their skills to help Salem’s future

CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: College students come to Salem’s aid, a tax vote and official…

18 Aug 2023

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