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State police announced Wednesday the recent bust of a large illegal marijuana grow operation in south Salem and Aumsville. Our story below has more details.

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Two arrested as police bust south Salem, Aumsville marijuana grows
Oregon State Police seized over 2,500 marijuana plants, 50 pounds of processed marijuana and $5,000 from what they described as an illegal grow operation.
Two arrested as police bust south Salem, Aumsville marijuana grows
Oregon State Police seized over 2,500 marijuana plants, 50 pounds of processed marijuana and $5,000 from what they described as an illegal grow operation.
Salem welcomes first baby of 2023
Natalie Bean arrived to fireworks and celebration at 12:03 a.m. on Jan. 1.
Salem welcomes first baby of 2023
Natalie Bean arrived to fireworks and celebration at 12:03 a.m. on Jan. 1.
Oregon’s largest electric utilities missing climate benchmarks, report says
Only one of the three private companies providing electricity to one-third of Oregonians got a passing grade on plans to shift to clean energy.
Oregon’s largest electric utilities missing climate benchmarks, report says
Only one of the three private companies providing electricity to one-third of Oregonians got a passing grade on plans to shift to clean energy.

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