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Good evening, Salem.

Cold nights and frosty mornings remain in the forecast through at least Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight’s low is 25 degrees, and overnight lows are forecast in the low 20s for the rest of the week.

Warming shelters in and around Salem remain open. For locations, hours and updated information, see the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency’s page here.

Temperatures are forecast to return to just above freezing starting Monday night. We’ll keep you posted on warming shelters

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

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Founded during World War II, the Salem Public Market hosts 29 booths each Saturday selling local food and handmade goods.  To comment on this story, use the form at the…

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Salem Mayor Julie Hoy did not respond to an offer by Salem Reporter to participate in a televised public debate by a Wednesday deadline. Her opponent in the upcoming May…

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Events in Salem this week include a plant workshop at a local vineyard, indoor Saturday farmers markets, an Eddie Van Halen tribute concert at Elsinore Theatre and more.  To comment…

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Oregon’s and Minnesota’s top prosecutors also offered insight into investigations over recent shootings by federal immigration agents in their states. To comment on this story, use the form at the…

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“CRISIS: Student Reading” – Hosted by Salem Reporter

We examine the literacy challenges in Salem schools and what can be done now.

6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 – Elsinore Theatre – Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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