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Good evening, Salem.

After a few days of haze, wildfire smoke should dissipate from the Salem area tomorrow, as air quality improves across much of western Oregon.

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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is forecasting good air quality tomorrow after Salem spent much of Monday and the weekend at “moderate” levels due to particulate pollution.

We hope you’re able to breathe a little easier as temperatures remain cooler this week than last – though there’s still plenty of summer in the forecast.

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

Avelo reports thousands of bookings in Salem
Two months before launch, Avelo said that it has seen nearly 4,000 itineraries booked for service at the Salem Municipal Airport.
Avelo reports thousands of bookings in Salem
Two months before launch, Avelo said that it has seen nearly 4,000 itineraries booked for service at the Salem Municipal Airport.
Gresham woman’s death at NE Salem hotel prompts homicide investigation
Salem police say they are investigating the death of 22-year-old Janet Ramos-Hernandez as a homicide. The agency declined to say whether a suspect had been identified or arrested.
Gresham woman’s death at NE Salem hotel prompts homicide investigation
Salem police say they are investigating the death of 22-year-old Janet Ramos-Hernandez as a homicide. The agency declined to say whether a suspect had been identified or arrested.
Oregon audit finds lack of transparency in Medicaid prescription system 
Secretary of State auditors recommend changes to provide equal prescription access to all Oregon Health Plan members.
Oregon audit finds lack of transparency in Medicaid prescription system 
Secretary of State auditors recommend changes to provide equal prescription access to all Oregon Health Plan members.

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