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Saturday, September 7th, 2024
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Salemites commemorated deceased loved ones with 4,600 luminarias at the annual Reflections on the River event. Salem Reporter
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 69-year-old Dallas man, David Sterrett, died after his motorcycle collided with a car on Highway 22 in Polk County. Statesman Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Willamette Valley hops growers report an 18% decline in their crop's acreage in 2024, attributing the reduction to a fall in craft beer demand post-pandemic. Salem Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A red flag warning in Oregon has been extended due to hot temperatures and gusty winds, with new and existing wildfires expanding, including a notable uptick in the 208 Fire's size. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Oregon faces a potential wildfire threat due to a heat wave and dry, easterly winds over the weekend, despite milder conditions compared to the devastating fires of 2020. Oregon Capital Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem City Council to vote on allocating $10,000 for community outreach to gauge support for a potential property tax increase aimed at preventing budget cuts. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Oregon Governor Tina Kotek commits to addressing the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP), improving sovereign nation consultations, and exploring land action with Native nations. Oregon Capital Chronicle
- ➤ Oregon House Republicans push for changes in forest management and logging policies to combat wildfires, despite the majority occurring in non-forest areas. Salem Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oregon health insurance rates for individuals and small businesses will increase by up to 12%, potentially costing up to $700 more annually. Oregon Capital Chronicle
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