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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Justice of the Peace Justin Kidd will officiate Halloween-themed weddings for the second year in Salem, OR, with costumes encouraged and ceremonies celebrating the right of marriage for all. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded $24.85 million in Spring 2024 grants to 82 Pacific Northwest nonprofits, including significant contributions to Oregon-based organizations and facility improvements for two Mid-Willamette Valley nonprofits. 1430 KYKN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon Parks and Recreation Department proposes a rule to allow flexible day-use parking permit fees across state parks, inviting public comment. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ A new 35-acre wildfire named the Bingham Fire emerged near Marion Forks, affecting the popular Marion Lake area and is currently being tackled by U.S. Forest Service crews. Statesman Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new Medicaid program in Oregon, designed to compensate parents for caring for their children with severe disabilities, is limited by significant access and funding challenges. Oregon Capital Chronicle
- ➤ A new mental health treatment center for children has opened in a former elementary school north of Salem, aiming to provide intensive care and reduce the strain on local educational resources. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Salem Health unveiled its new Breast Care Center, equipped with larger exam rooms and specialized facilities to enhance care for breast cancer patients. Statesman Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A guide to Salem-area farms offering pumpkins, hay rides, corn mazes, and other family-friendly activities for the fall season. Salem Reporter
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