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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect through 9 p.m. Wednesday in much of western Oregon, including Marion and Polk counties.

The agency's forecast expects showers with possible thunderstorms after 5 p.m. There is an 80% chance of precipitation for Salem. See the latest forecast here.

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Two opposing slates of candidates are on the ballot for May 20. All voters in the Salem-Keizer School District can weigh in on all races.

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Damien M. Arellano, 19, of Salem, was arrested earlier this month in California after being charged with sex crimes involving three Salem girls between 12 and 17 years old. He…

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A recent report shows that Gov. Tina Kotek’s January 2023 executive order has helped shelter over 600 homeless people and families in Marion and Polk counties and added more than…

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In a letter to the Public Utility Commission, Kotek asked for more information about how the commission would keep rates low following 50% rate hikes in last five years.

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Public records obtained by Salem Reporter pull back the curtain on events transpiring in the immediate aftermath of former Salem City Manager Keith Stahely’s abrupt resignation on Sunday, Feb. 9.u0026hellip;

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