Your Wednesday evening update on Salem news

Good evening, Salem.

Tomorrow is Independence Day and our team will be off for the holiday.

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We’ll be monitoring weather reports this weekend as a heat wave hits Salem and most of the state. Here’s a rundown of what we know now.

Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits, with highs of 101 on Friday, 103 on Saturday and 104 on Sunday, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

“Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes,” the agency said in its announcement of the excessive heat warning.

The Kroc Center in Salem will operate a cooling center in “The Hub” community room from 1 p.m. to close on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Air conditioning, movies, cold drinks and activities for all ages will be provided for free. The center is located at 1865 Bill Frey Dr. N.E. and people can reach it by Cherriots route 23. No pets are allowed.

ARCHES plans to open its drop-in Day Center at 615 Commercial Street N.E. open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m, if temperatures are above 95 degrees. Otherwise, it will close at 4 p.m. as usual.

The youth drop in center, for youth ages 11-17 or 18 year old students, will be open from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 5-7. The address is 1255 Broadway St. S.E.

The agency will have outreach teams giving out water, Gatorade, cooling rags, hats, sunscreen and transportation to cooling centers.

The Salem Public Library will be closed on the Fourth of July, then open its usual hours Friday and Saturday. The main branch at 585 Liberty St. S.E. will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The West Salem Branch, 395 Glen Creek Rd. N.W., will be open Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. While not an official cooling center, the library has air conditioning and drinking fountains.

Splash pads will also be open this weekend as an option to cool down outside. See a list of parks and hours here.

For more infomation, see our safety guide for this weekend here.

Here’s some of today’s news. Find all our coverage anytime on our website.

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Cause of grass fire Tuesday in Geer Park under investigation

The Salem Fire Department is investigating what caused a fire Tuesday evening that burned just under a half-acre of grass at Geer Park in southeast Salem.

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Salem events from July 4-10: Fireworks, hot dog eating contest, car building for kids

Kids can catch a free OMSI workshops at the library, and several music and comedy shows are coming to venues around Salem.

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Third suspect, 15, accused of robbing south Salem US Market at gunpoint

A 15-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday on accusations that he robbed the US Market on southeast 12th Street. Two other people were arrested last week for the same robbery.

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Salem man accused of pulling gun at Riverfront Park, dealing fentanyl

Salem police said they seized two handguns, two sets of brass knuckles, alprazolam tablets and fentanyl from Alex T. Morgan, 38. He is accused of pointing a gun at another…

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Cause of grass fire Tuesday in Geer Park under investigation

Salem events from July 4-10: Fireworks, hot dog eating contest, car building for kids

Third suspect, 15, accused of robbing south Salem US Market at gunpoint

Salem man accused of pulling gun at Riverfront Park, dealing fentanyl

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