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Good evening, Salem.

Spring is on the way! (We hope that sentence didn’t jinx Salem to a bonus round of March winter, as sometimes happens in Oregon.)

If the milder weather and longer days have you eager to get back in the garden, there’s a seed swap coming up this week to help. The Salem Public Library is collaborating with Oregon State University’s extension office.

The event is Saturday, March 7, from 1-3 p.m. at the main library, 585 Liberty St. S.E., from 1-3 p.m. You can bring plant cuttings, seeds and houseplants to swap, or just come grab some to take home. Local master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. See more here.

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

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Salem concert spotlights women singers for Women’s History Month

A concert series featuring eight women singers from across the Pacific Northwest will touch down in Salem Friday, March 6, at the Grand Theatre. The show, happening in Salem, Portland…

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Updates on Willamette baseball field renovations, food share move, Dollar General warehouse

Renovations are nearly complete on Willamette University’s baseball field, which will also be used by local schools. Salem Reporter is returning to that and other past stories this month to…

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Another top manager at Oregon State Hospital resigns

Dr. Morgyn Beckman, the state hospital’s director of forensic evaluation services, resigned on Feb. 19, citing an “exponentially increasing workload” due to a new law passed by the Oregon Legislature…

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Oregon bill to move gas tax referendum heads to governor’s desk

Once signed into law, Senate Bill 1599 would move the date Oregonians can vote on gas tax and transportation fee hikes. Five Democrats voted with Republicans against the move, including…

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