Your Thursday evening update on Salem news

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Polk County residents can’t burn anything bigger than a campfire during the Fourth of July week.

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Burning will temporarily be banned in the county starting Monday, July 1, with the exception of small recreational fires.

“Please ensure any recreational fires are less than 36 inches in diameter, away from any structures, and you have water on hand,” Polk County Fire District No. 1 said on Facebook.

Officials announced the ban as major fires are already burning elsewhere in Oregon.

The Darlene 3 fire came to life on Tuesday near La Pine in Deschutes County, forcing residents in the area to evacuate. The fire was burning 3,889 acres and 30% contained as of Wednesday afternoon. Crews from the Oregon State Fire Marshal as well as Marion and Linn counties traveled to help.

Farther east, crews Wednesday worked on three wildfires in Malheur County. The Little Valley fire outside of Vale covered about 18,000 acres and the Dry Lake fire near Adrian burned 5,000 acres. Not far from there, crews contained the Board Corral fire, which covered about 250 acres.

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

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Revenue task force recommends boosting city property, income taxes

The city’s revenue task force has spent months evaluating ways to bring money into Salem to pay for its services. Its recommendations, finalized Wednesday, include a levy which could pay…

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COLUMN: Some birds lead colorful lives

Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller explains what drives the colorful variety of bird feathers we see in western Oregon.

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Salem events from June 27-July 3: World Beat, adults-only roller derby, comedy

Entrance to this weekend’s World Beat Festival in Riverfront Park is free for SNAP cardholders, veterans and children under 14.

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Revenue task force recommends boosting city property, income taxes

COLUMN: Some birds lead colorful lives

Salem events from June 27-July 3: World Beat, adults-only roller derby, comedy

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