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The U.S. Senate continues to debate amendments to the “big beautiful bill” that is a centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda. It would extend tax breaks first passed in 2017, increase spending on mass deportation and national defense while making steep cuts to social safety net programs.

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You can follow live Washington Post here. The president has asked Republicans to deliver the bill to his desk by July 4, while Democrats remain united in opposition. We’ll keep a close eye on what any federal changes mean for people in Salem.

In other economic news, more U.S. renters are falling behind. Local commercial brokerage SVN Commercial Advisors wrote about new data showing 85% on-time rent payments in May. That number has been declining for nearly two years.

“National rent collection trends indicate that more US renters are struggling to meet their monthly financial obligations, with late payments accelerating more rapidly among younger and lower-income renters,” the agency said in its latest news update.

Here’s some of our latest news. Catch all of our reports anytime on our website.

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PHOTOS: Performers, attendees and more at World Beat Festival 2025

Performers from across the globe showed their talents over the weekend as World Beat Festival celebrated its 28th year in Salem.

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Firefighters control large blaze at Salem Child Development Center in Grant, no injuries

People inside the day care evacuated quickly after a fire began Monday morning around 8:40 a.m.

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Updated Salem police policies stricter for car chases, clearer for use of force 

The Salem Police Department in May published all of their department policies online for the first time. Updated rules on pursuits and use of force are among the more significant…

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BUILDING SALEM: Four-story apartment building planned on former surgery center land

Koz Development is planning its second major apartment building in Salem after its downtown development has remained nearly full since opening.

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Gov. Kotek blames transportation package failure on Republicans ‘who just wanted to go home’

Gov. Kotek hinted she might call lawmakers back for a special session to address transportation issues. Republicans blamed a transportation bill failure on Democrats cutting them out of the process.

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