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Officials with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs have said little publicly about their plans for a major Willamette National Cemetery expansion in Salem.

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But a document briefly published on their website earlier this month sheds more light on the proposal, which would convert an operating vineyard into a new site for veteran burials in Oregon.

Reporter Hailey Cook dives into the latest in her story below.

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

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Vineyard owners interested in selling farmland outside Salem for VA cemetery expansion

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is moving ahead with plans to expand Willamette National Cemetery to a 307-acre farm property east of Salem. The agency has proposed demolishing the…

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Jury finds Marion County deputy justified in using deadly force during 911 response

The Salem man shot and injured by a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy during a hostage call response is now facing criminal charges including attempted assault and unlawful use of…

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Oregon Supreme Court reverses child sex abuse conviction on privacy grounds 

The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday, March 26, overturned a Lane County man’s conviction for encouraging child sex abuse, ruling that local authorities subjected him to a warrantless search when…

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READERS REACT: “Laura, a picture is worth a thousand words and you spoke volumes with the picture essay on the Cherry Blossom Festival! Wow!”

That was among the reactions to photographer Laura Tesler’s March 23 photo essay showcasing Salem’s recent Cherry Blossom festival

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