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Your Friday evening update on Salem news

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Good evening, Salem.

We’re in for a few hot, sunny days.

An extreme heat watch is in effect for the Salem area starting Sunday afternoon.

Current National Weather Service forecasts project temperatures in the high 90s, with a high of 99 Sunday and 98 on Monday. Nighttime lows will be in the mid-60s.

Stay hydrated and look out for your neighbors. If you’d like to help folks without shelter, Salem Soup Squad needs helpers to bring food or drop off water for its Monday afternoon free meal in Wallace Marine Park. Learn more and sign up here.

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

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The city of Salem on July 1 took over ambulance service. That same day, it sued ambulance company Falck Northwest on a variety of claims. They included seeking nearly $7…

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Tim Cook, Clackamas Community College president, completed his journey to run across the state this week after visiting every community college on foot. His aim was to raise awareness and…

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Gov. Tina Kotek vetoed a bill easing cattle veterinary regulations and expediting water project review in Curry County.

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Events in Salem this week include a workshop at the library about the U.S. Constitution, the final performance of “Mary Poppins” in Riverfront Park and the return of the Englewood…

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