Your Thursday evening update on Salem news

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Northeast Market Street at 23rd Street is closed while Salem police investigate a fatal crash, police posted on X. We’ll report more details when we get them.

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The Salem firefighter injured Tuesday evening while fighting a house fire in south Salem on the mend.

He was released from the hospital Wednesday morning, said Brian Carrara, the fire department’s deputy chief of administrative services.

The two-alarm fire in the Faye Wright neighborhood was likely caused by oil-staining rags left on the back patio, Carrara said.

“The Salem Fire Department wants to remind the community that rags or other materials used in the wood staining process should be disposed of in a flammable container with a self-closing lid,” Carrara said.

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Willamette leaders see faculty, community pushback after abrupt cut of chaplain’s office

Faith leaders in Salem say the university’s decision to cut its spiritual life office will kneecap interfaith work focused on peace and understanding across Salem.

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Bikers fire guns in front of police, chase ends with crash in south Salem

One man was arrested after two motorcycle riders fired gunshots into the air in front of police officers in south Salem. Police said the second biker remains outstanding.

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Salem drag community celebrates art, history at new exhibit

“The Art of Drag,” exhibit at the Salem Art Association celebrates the work and history of local drag performers, who see the medium as a lifeline. The exhibit will be…

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Marion County employees will see 7% raise over two years under new contract

The Marion County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved two new union contracts which cover 1,040 county employees and will cost the county more than $20 million over two years.

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Salem events from July 10-17: County fair, comedy, history tour

Events in Salem this week include a free outdoor showing of “Barbie” at Riverfront Park and comedy from Colin Jost of “Saturday Night Live” at Elsinore Theatre.

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Willamette leaders see faculty, community pushback after abrupt cut of chaplain’s office

Bikers fire guns in front of police, chase ends with crash in south Salem

Salem drag community celebrates art, history at new exhibit

Marion County employees will see 7% raise over two years under new contract

Salem events from July 10-17: County fair, comedy, history tour

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