Your Thursday evening update on Salem news

Good evening, Salem.

A flood watch is in effect for the mid-Willamette Valley through 11 p.m. Friday, March 13, which won’t come as a surprise if you’ve stepped outside lately.

Rain has been steady in the area over the past day, recording about 1.3 inches in 24 hours at a gauge in south Salem as of Thursday afternoon. Wet weather will continue through at least Friday night, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Rivers and streams in Salem remain below flood levels. You can always check those levels here.

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

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State dollars back Salem airport terminal expansion, emergency upgrades

The legislature approved $1.35 million to fund terminal improvements and emergency infrastructure for the Salem airport as city officials continue their effort to attract a new commercial airliner. To comment…

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In campaign, Hoy doing “God’s work” while Nordyke vows to fight for Salem’s poor

Salem Mayor Julie Hoy and Salem City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke participated in their second debate leading up to the mayoral election on May 19. During the debate on Tuesday, March…

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5 things to do in Salem this week: St. Patrick’s Day walkabout, Salem Capitals game, Franken-stuffy workshop

Events in Salem this week include a downtown walkabout for St. Patrick’s Day, the Salem Capitals’ second home game of the season and a teens’ Frankenstein-style stuffed animal workshop for…

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Three top aides leave Oregon governor’s office ahead of election

Employees departing from Gov. Tina Kotek’s office are Taylor Smiley Wolfe, Kotek’s deputy chief of staff for initiatives; Legislative Director Bob Livingston and Elisabeth Shepard, public affairs and communications director.

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State dollars back Salem airport terminal expansion, emergency upgrades

In campaign, Hoy doing “God’s work” while Nordyke vows to fight for Salem’s poor

5 things to do in Salem this week: St. Patrick’s Day walkabout, Salem Capitals game, Franken-stuffy workshop

Three top aides leave Oregon governor’s office ahead of election

Donate now – fund deep reporting on schools

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