Your Tuesday evening update on Salem news

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Good evening from your team at Salem Reporter.

If you’re commuting south of Salem this evening, be aware that Interstate 5 remains closed just south of Albany, from the interchange with State Highway 34 south to milepost 211.

More details are in our story below.

Here’s some of today’s news. Catch all Salem Reporter’s stories anytime on our website.

UPDATED: I-5 south remains closed south of Albany following new crashes
Police say at least one person was killed in the crashes, which occurred over a 1-mile stretch on the freeway and involved at least seven commercial vehicles.
UPDATED: I-5 south remains closed south of Albany following new crashes
Police say at least one person was killed in the crashes, which occurred over a 1-mile stretch on the freeway and involved at least seven commercial vehicles.
Incumbent Willis, challenger Wigg contend for Marion County commissioner seat
Colm Willis says his first term as a Marion County commissioner left him with unfinished work to do for the county. His opponent, Mark Wigg, believes residents are due for…
Incumbent Willis, challenger Wigg contend for Marion County commissioner seat
Colm Willis says his first term as a Marion County commissioner left him with unfinished work to do for the county. His opponent, Mark Wigg, believes residents are due for…
COLUMN: Tracking the decline of child care options in Salem
Columnist Pamela Ferrara dives into local data on the availability of child care, and explores why the U.S. hasn’t made public funding for care a priority.
COLUMN: Tracking the decline of child care options in Salem
Columnist Pamela Ferrara dives into local data on the availability of child care, and explores why the U.S. hasn’t made public funding for care a priority.

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