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Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Salem's Riverfront Carousel, closed due to a volunteer's injury from a malfunctioning wheelchair ramp, reopened after passing an inspection, but without the ramp for the remainder of the year. Statesman Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Salem sees a decline in gun violence with fatal shootings down 20% in 2024, amid increased police patrols and community efforts. Statesman Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bill Amos' NW Alpine, an outdoor apparel company, is focusing on community and environmental values with its Salem retail store, aiming to grow into a local outdoor hub. Salem Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service forecasts up to 2 inches of rain and strong winds in Salem by Thursday, warning of potential flooding in low-lying areas. Salem Reporter
- ➤ A powerful 'bomb cyclone' off the Oregon Coast is expected to cause high winds, power outages, and beach hazards, with heavy rain and mountain snow also forecasted. Statesman Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem's efforts to hire a violence reduction manager are hindered by the job's temporary nature and budget constraints, despite a strategy developed to lower street violence through community coordination. Salem Reporter
- ➤ The U.S. Senate confirmed Mustafa Kasubhai to the U.S. District Court for Oregon, making him the first Asian American and first Muslim to serve as a lifetime judge in this position. Oregon Capital Chronicle
- ➤ Gov. Tina Kotek of Oregon pledges to preserve the state's principles and prepares by adding to its emergency supply of abortion medication amidst broader anticipations of policy changes under President Trump's re-election. Salem Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Salem Health sees a record increase in opioid overdoses, largely due to fentanyl, with an expected 502 ER visits in 2024, marking a rising trend particularly among people aged 25 to 34. Salem Reporter
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Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk - 1k, 5k, and 10k
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7th Annual Turkey Giveaway (One per family in need)
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7th Annual Turkey Giveaway (One per family in need)
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Magic of Lights at Oregon State Fair
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Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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Salem's Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot: Run'ucopia
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Winter Wreath Making Workshop at Studio 22 Salem
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